Description
Taco Stuffed Pasta Shells combine the comforting warmth of pasta with the bold flavors of tacos, creating a delightful dish that’s perfect for weeknight dinners or gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 large pasta shells
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 packet taco seasoning
- 1 cup salsa
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- Optional: sour cream and fresh cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the pasta shells in salted boiling water until al dente, then drain and cool slightly.
- In a skillet, brown the ground beef with salt and pepper. Stir in taco seasoning and salsa, cooking until heated through.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Fill each shell with the beef mixture.
- Spread salsa in a baking dish, arrange stuffed shells seam-side up, top with remaining salsa and cheese.
- Cover with foil and bake for 20 minutes; remove foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes until cheese is bubbly.
- Garnish with sour cream and cilantro if desired before serving.
Notes
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Taco Stuffed Pasta Shells