Taco Stuffed Shells

These Taco Stuffed Shells combine jumbo pasta shells with a creamy, seasoned ground beef and salsa filling, all blanketed under melted taco-blend cheese. Baked until hot and bubbly, this dish delivers a delicious Tex-Mex twist on a classic baked pasta dish.

Taco Stuffed Shells

Ingredients:

Step-By-Step Directions:

1. Prep the pasta: Boil the jumbo shell pasta in heavily salted water until just al dente. Drain immediately and rinse thoroughly in cold water to prevent sticking.

2. Preheat oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.

3. Brown beef and garlic: In a large skillet over medium-high heat, cook the ground beef until browned. Drain excess fat, stir in the minced garlic, and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.

4. Make filling: Stir the taco seasoning, cream cheese, and salsa into the beef. Cook while stirring until the cream cheese is completely melted, then remove from heat and cool slightly.

5. Stuff shells: Generously stuff each cooked jumbo shell with the beef mixture and arrange them in a single layer in the prepared baking dish.

6. Bake: Sprinkle the shredded taco blend cheese evenly over the top and bake on the center rack for 15 to 20 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbling.

7. Garnish and serve: Sprinkle with fresh chopped green onions and serve warm immediately.