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taco stuffed shells

Delicious pasta shells filled with a savory taco meat mixture, topped with cheese and baked to perfection.

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Prep Time 15

Cook Time 30

Total Time 45

Servings: 4 servings

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: Italian, Mexican

Calories: 450

Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the filling

1 lb ground beef or ground turkey
1 packet taco seasoning
1 cup refried beans
1 cup corn canned or frozen
1 cup shredded cheese cheddar or Mexican blend

For the shells

12 large jumbo pasta shells uncooked
2 cups salsa for layering
1 cup shredded cheese for topping

Method

Prepare the shells

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Cook the jumbo pasta shells according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.

Make the filling

In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef until browned. Drain excess fat. Stir in taco seasoning, refried beans, and corn. Cook for an additional 5 minutes until heated through.

Stuff the shells

Spread 1 cup of salsa on the bottom of a baking dish. Stuff each cooked shell with the taco filling and place them in the baking dish. Pour remaining salsa over the shells and sprinkle with shredded cheese.

Bake

Cover the baking dish with foil and bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly.

Serve

Let the taco stuffed shells cool for a few minutes before serving. Enjoy with your favorite toppings like sour cream, avocado, or cilantro.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 25gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 5gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Feel free to customize the filling with your favorite taco ingredients such as black beans, diced tomatoes, or jalapeños.

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