Description
Enjoy a delightful twist on traditional tacos with these Taco Stuffed Shells. Jumbo pasta shells are generously filled with seasoned ground beef, salsa, and melted cheddar cheese, creating a quick and satisfying dinner that’s sure to satisfy your taco cravings.
Ingredients
12 ounces jumbo pasta shells
1 pound ground beef
1 packet taco seasoning
2/3 cup water
1 1/2 cups jarred salsa, divided
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese, divided
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
Cook the pasta shells:
Boil the jumbo pasta shells in a pot according to the directions on the box.
Drain the cooked shells and set them aside.
Prepare the taco filling:
In the same pot, add the ground beef and brown it well.
Drain excess fat from the beef.
Add the taco seasoning and water to the pot, stir, and cook until the water is fully absorbed.
Combine with salsa and cheese:
Stir in 1 cup of salsa and 3/4 cup of shredded cheddar cheese into the seasoned ground beef mixture.
Stuff the pasta shells:
Using a spoon, carefully stuff each jumbo pasta shell with the taco and cheese mixture.
Top and bake:
Place the stuffed shells in a baking dish.
Top the shells with the remaining salsa and shredded cheddar cheese.
Bake:
Cover the baking dish and bake in the preheated oven for 15 minutes or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
Serve and Enjoy:
Carefully remove from the oven and uncover.
Serve these Taco Stuffed Shells hot, and enjoy a delicious and hearty meal that’s sure to satisfy your taco cravings!
Notes
These Taco Stuffed Shells are versatile – consider adding toppings like diced tomatoes, chopped green onions, or a dollop of sour cream for extra flavor.
Keywords: Taco Stuffed Shells, Taco Pasta, Mexican Pasta, Stuffed Shells Recipe, Easy Taco Dinner