Description
Cheesy Taco Stuffed Pasta Shells are a delightful fusion of flavors that transform classic taco night into a pasta fiesta. Each large shell is filled with a creamy, savory mixture of ground beef, taco seasoning, and cheese, then baked to perfection and topped with more cheese. This dish is not only easy to prepare but also perfect for weeknight dinners or gatherings. Your family will be coming back for seconds in no time!
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 large pasta shells
- 1 lb lean ground beef or turkey
- 2 tsp taco seasoning
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or pepper jack)
- ½ cup salsa
- Fresh cilantro and green onions for garnish
- 1 cup shredded cheese for topping
- ½ cup sour cream for topping
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Boil salted water and cook pasta shells until al dente; drain.
- In a skillet, brown the ground meat over medium heat, then mix in taco seasoning and salsa; simmer for 5 minutes.
- Stir in cream cheese until fully combined.
- Fill each shell with the meat mixture and arrange upright in a greased baking dish.
- Top with shredded cheese and cover with foil; bake for 20 minutes.
- Remove foil and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes until bubbly and golden.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 stuffed shells (200g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 80mg