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Taco Stuffed Shells: Pasta Perfection Unleashed!

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

Scale
  • 12 ouncesjumbo pasta shells
  • 1pound ground beef1packet taco seasoning2/3 cupwater1 1/2 cupsjarred salsa, divided1 cupshredded cheddar cheese, divided
  • 1packet taco seasoning2/3 cupwater1 1/2 cupsjarred salsa, divided1 cupshredded cheddar cheese, divided
  • 2/3 cupwater
  • 1 1/2 cupsjarred salsa, divided1 cupshredded cheddar cheese, divided
  • 1 cupshredded cheddar cheese, divided

Instructions

  1. 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!
  2. Drain the cooked shells and set them aside.
  3. 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!
  4. Drain excess fat from the beef.
  5. 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!
  6. Stir in 1 cup of salsa and 3/4 cup of shredded cheddar cheese into the seasoned ground beef mixture.
  7. 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!
  8. 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!
  9. 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!
  10. 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!
  11. Carefully remove from the oven and uncover.
  12. 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.

  • Author: Chef Stella