Tacos in Pasta Shells with Veggies

Tacos in Pasta Shells with Veggies
  • PREP TIME
    15 mins
  • COOK TIME
    50 mins
  • TOTAL TIME
    1 hrs 5 mins
  • SERVING
    6 People
  • VIEWS
    39

Embark on a culinary adventure with these delightful Tacos in Pasta Shells! Jumbo pasta shells become the perfect vessel for a vibrant, spicy blend of savory ground beef, creamy cheese, and colorful veggies, all baked to golden perfection and finished with a dollop of cool sour cream. It's a fiesta of flavors in every bite!

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Nutrition

  • Carbohydrate
    48 g
  • Cholesterol
    134 mg
  • Fiber
    7 g
  • Protein
    38 g
  • Saturated Fat
    23 g
  • Sodium
    1731 mg
  • Sugar
    3 g
  • Fat
    43 g
  • Unsaturated Fat
    0 g

DIRECTIONS

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Recipe View 12 mins Prepare the Beefy Taco Filling: In a large skillet, heat over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef and taco seasoning mix. Cook, breaking up the beef with a spoon, until browned and crumbly, about 5-7 minutes. Drain off any excess grease. Stir in the softened cream cheese, salt, and chili powder until well combined. Add the black beans and Mexican-style corn. Simmer, stirring occasionally, until the mixture is heated through, about 5 minutes. Set aside.

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Recipe View 10 mins Cook the Pasta Shells: While the beef is cooking, bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add the jumbo pasta shells and cook according to package directions, until al dente, about 8-10 minutes. Drain the pasta shells and transfer them to a bowl. Gently toss with the melted butter to prevent sticking.

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Recipe View 2 mins Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

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Recipe View 8 mins Assemble the Tacos in Pasta Shells: Lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish. Fill each cooked pasta shell with the prepared ground beef mixture. Arrange the stuffed shells in the baking dish.

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Recipe View 30 mins Bake to Golden Perfection: Pour the salsa evenly over the stuffed shells. Sprinkle with half of the Cheddar cheese and half of the Monterey Jack cheese. Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil.

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Recipe View 2 mins Bake in the preheated oven for 15 minutes. Remove the foil and sprinkle the remaining Cheddar cheese and Monterey Jack cheese over the shells. Continue baking, uncovered, until the cheese is melted and bubbly, about 15 minutes more.

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Recipe View Garnish and Serve: Remove from the oven and let cool slightly. Top each pasta shell with a dollop of sour cream and, if desired, a sprinkle of fresh green onions.

For an extra layer of flavor, try adding a layer of refried beans to the bottom of the baking dish before arranging the stuffed shells.
Feel free to customize the filling with your favorite taco toppings, such as diced tomatoes, onions, or jalapenos.
If you don't have jumbo pasta shells, you can use manicotti shells instead.
This dish can be prepared ahead of time and baked later. Simply assemble the shells and refrigerate until ready to bake. You may need to add a few extra minutes to the baking time if baking from cold.

Erin Erdman

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RECIPE REVIEWS

Avarage Rating: 4.9/ 5 ( 13 Ratings)
Total Reviews: (3)
  • Tiffany Heller

    I was looking for a fun and different way to use pasta shells, and this recipe was perfect. The taco filling was so flavorful, and the sour cream topping was the perfect finishing touch.

  • Leo Ohara

    This recipe is a total winner! My kids absolutely loved it, and it was so easy to make. I'll definitely be making this again!

  • Jerome Terry

    I added some diced bell peppers to the beef mixture for extra veggies, and it was delicious. This recipe is so versatile and easy to adapt to your own tastes.

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