Taco Pasta Shells
A delicious fusion of pasta and tacos, Taco Pasta Shells are stuffed with seasoned meat and cheese, offering a family-friendly meal that’s quick to prepare.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Flexible
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 jumbo pasta shells
- 1 pound ground beef or turkey
- 1 packet taco seasoning
- 2 cups shredded cheese (Cheddar, Monterey Jack, or Mexican blend)
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- Chopped lettuce, diced tomatoes, and sliced olives for topping
Instructions
- Cook the pasta shells in salted boiling water according to package instructions until al dente, about 9-11 minutes. Drain and set aside to cool.
- Brown the ground beef or turkey in a skillet over medium heat for 6-8 minutes until no longer pink, then drain excess fat.
- Mix in the taco seasoning and a splash of water, cooking for another 2-3 minutes until fragrant.
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Stuff each cooked shell with the meat mixture, seam-side up in a greased baking dish.
- Top with shredded cheese, covering all shells.
- Bake covered with foil for 20 minutes, then remove foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes until cheese is bubbly and golden.
- Let cool for a few minutes, then top with sour cream and your favorite toppings before serving.
Notes
Feel free to swap ground beef with ground chicken or black beans for a vegetarian option. Use gluten-free pasta if needed.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
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