Delicious Taco Stuffed Shells
Combining the best of both worlds – pasta and tacos – yields a delightful culinary experience. This recipe offers a fresh take on Taco Tuesday at home, featuring an enticing blend of taco flavors, cheese, and generously stuffed pasta shells. Not only is it visually appealing, but it’s also bursting with flavor. The beauty of this recipe lies in its versatility, allowing you to customize it to your taste preferences.
Ingredients:
- 8 large pasta shells
- ½ pound ground beef
- ½ (1.25 ounce) package taco seasoning mix
- ½ cup water
- ½ (16 ounce) can refried beans
- ⅓ cup shredded Cheddar cheese
- ½ (16 ounce) jar salsa, divided
- 2 tablespoons chopped green onion
- 2 tablespoons shredded Cheddar cheese
- ¼ cup sour cream
Instructions:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- In a large pot, bring water to a boil over high heat. Cook the pasta shells until al dente, about 13 minutes. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, brown the ground beef. Drain excess fat.
- Stir in the taco seasoning mix and water. Cook over low heat until thickened, about 5 minutes.
- Mix the refried beans and ¾ cup shredded Cheddar cheese into the taco meat mixture.
- Spoon the meat mixture into the cooked pasta shells.
- Spread ¼ cup of salsa on the bottom of a 9×13 inch baking dish. Arrange the stuffed shells over the salsa.
- Spoon the remaining salsa over the shells.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 40 minutes.
- Remove from the oven and sprinkle with chopped green onion and ¼ cup shredded Cheddar cheese.
- Serve with sour cream on the side.
Enjoy this delicious fusion of flavors and textures that will surely become a favorite in your household.