Description
Cheesy Taco Stuffed Pasta Shells are a delightful fusion of Italian and Mexican flavors, perfect for weeknight dinners or family gatherings. These jumbo pasta shells are generously filled with a savory mixture of seasoned ground meat, refried beans, and melted cheese, then baked until bubbly. With their vibrant presentation and comforting taste, they’re sure to become a favorite!
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 jumbo pasta shells
- 1 lb lean ground beef or turkey
- 1 packet taco seasoning (1 oz)
- 1 cup refried beans
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup salsa
- 2 green onions, chopped
- shredded lettuce and cilantro for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cook the pasta shells in salted water until al dente; drain.
- In a skillet, brown the ground meat over medium heat; drain fat and add taco seasoning.
- Stir in refried beans and salsa; simmer for 5 minutes.
- Fill each pasta shell with the meat mixture and place in a baking dish.
- Top with shredded cheese and cover with foil. Bake for 25 minutes.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican/Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 stuffed shells (240g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 70mg