Description
Cheesy Taco Stuffed Pasta Shells are a delightful twist on comfort food, marrying the rich flavors of tacos with cheesy pasta. Each jumbo shell is generously filled with a savory blend of seasoned ground beef, creamy cheese, and zesty salsa, then baked to perfection. This crowd-pleaser is perfect for family dinners, game nights, or cozy evenings at home. With easy preparation and mouthwatering results, this dish transforms an ordinary meal into a festive culinary experience that will leave everyone asking for seconds!
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 jumbo pasta shells
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1 packet taco seasoning (about 1 oz)
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 cup salsa (mild or spicy)
- 2 green onions, chopped
Instructions
- Boil water in a large pot. Add salt and cook jumbo pasta shells according to package instructions until al dente (9-11 minutes). Drain and set aside.
- In a skillet over medium heat, brown ground beef until fully cooked. Drain excess grease and stir in taco seasoning with 1/2 cup water; simmer for 5 minutes.
- Remove from heat and mix in sour cream and half of the shredded cheese.
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Stuff each pasta shell with the cheesy beef mixture and place them in a baking dish.
- Pour salsa over the shells and sprinkle remaining cheese on top.
- Cover with foil and bake for 20 minutes; remove foil and bake an additional 10 minutes until cheese is bubbly.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 stuffed shells (240g)
- Calories: 460
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 870mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 31g
- Cholesterol: 80mg