Description
Cheesy Taco Stuffed Pasta Shells are a delicious fusion of comfort food and bold taco flavors, creating a satisfying dish perfect for family dinners or gatherings. Each jumbo pasta shell is packed with a savory filling of seasoned meat and beans, topped with melty cheese that will have everyone coming back for seconds. Easy to customize and quick to prepare, this recipe brings joy to the dinner table with every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 large pasta shells
- 1 lb ground beef or turkey
- 1 packet (1 oz) taco seasoning
- 1 cup refried beans
- 2 cups shredded cheese (cheddar and Monterey Jack mix)
- ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro
- Sour cream (for serving)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Cook pasta shells in salted water until al dente, then drain and let cool.
- In a skillet, brown the ground beef or turkey over medium heat. Drain excess fat and stir in taco seasoning and refried beans until heated through.
- Stuff each shell generously with the meat mixture and place in a greased baking dish. Top with shredded cheese.
- Cover with foil and bake for 20 minutes. Remove foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Garnish with chopped cilantro and serve with sour cream on the side.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 stuffed shells (220g)
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: - For a vegetarian option, substitute ground meat with lentils or plant-based crumbles. - For added spice, mix in diced jalapeños or extra spices like cumin.