Stuffed Spinach and Sausage Shells

1 box Jumbo Shells
1 pound ground turkey sausage
6 oz. baby spinach, chopped
1 medium onion, chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground pepper
1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 egg
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 jar of 32 oz. tomato-basil sauce
1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded

Cook jumbo shells according to package directions. Drain, reserving 1/3 cup of the pasta cooking water.
Cook ground turkey sausage until no longer pink. Add spinach, onion, garlic, reserved pasta water and continue cooking for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat. Add seasonings, blend well and let cool. Stir in egg and cheese. Pour one cup of the tomato sauce in a 13x9" baking dish. Fill shells with mixture and place in dish. Pour remaining sauce over shells and sprinkle mozzarella cheese over the top. Cover with foil and bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes or until thoroughly heated.

Turkey Taco Salad

I found this one on Better Homes and Gardens years ago, modified it a tiny bit and it's become one of my regular standbys. In fact, if you ever need to drop-off dinner to someone, this is a great recipe (pack it up and leave the assembly to the recipient).


Ingredients:

1 lb. ground turkey
1 15-oz. can pinto or black beans, rinsed and drained
1 15-oz. can corn
1 cup salsa
4-6 cups romaine lettuce, torn
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
4 small tomatoes, chopped
1 bag of tortilla chips (I prefer Tostitos Hint of Lime Tortilla chips)

Directions:
1. Lightly coat a large skillet with cooking spray. Cook ground turkey on medium-high heat until no longer pink. Drain off any fat. Stir in beans, corn, salsa and 1/4 cup of water. Bring to boiling; reduce heat. Add salt and pepper to taste. Simmer, covered for 2-3 minutes.

2. Line four salad bowls with lettuce. Top with turkey mixture. Sprinkle with cheese, tomatoes and chips. Serve immediately.

Greek Turkey Burgers

This is so easy and quick. I prefer using 99% fat free turkey because the burgers stay together so much better. When using 97% fat free turkey, the burgers tend to fall apart pretty easily.

Ingredients:
1 slice wheat bread (torn into small pieces)
1 slightly beaten egg white
1 tablespooon milk
1 envelope Italian salad dressing
1 pound lean ground turkey
2-3 oz. crumbled feta cheese
8 Pita bread rounds or sandwich pockets

Directions:
Combine bread crumbs, egg white, milk and half of the salad dressing mix. Add turkey and cheese and mix well. Shape into 8 oval patties. Place patties on broiler pan. Broil on top rack for 11-13 minutes, turning once halfway through cooking time.

Greek Salsa: Mix together 1 teaspoon olive oil, 2 teaspoons basalmic vinegar, the second half of the Italian salad dressing. Add 1 chopped cucumber and 2 medium tomatoes.

Yield: 8 burgers
WW breakdown:

• If you use 99% fat free turkey, each patty is 2 points. Using 97% fat free turkey, each patty is 3 points.
• The salsa is only 1 point for the olive oil so depending on how much you eat, just estimate.
• The pitas/bread is not included, so calculate based on what type of bread you use. I found some great whole wheat sandwhich pockets that are only 1 point.