Tacos In Pasta Shells Recipe 445

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TACO STUFFED PASTA SHELLS



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Make and share this Taco Stuffed Pasta Shells recipe from Food.com.

Provided by LMillerRN

Categories     Pasta Shells

Time 1h

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

16 large dried pasta shells, prepared according to package directions, rinsed and drained
1 lb extra lean ground beef
1 (1 1/4 ounce) package taco seasoning mix
1 cup water
1 (16 ounce) can refried black beans
1 cup shredded low-fat cheddar cheese, divided
1 (16 ounce) jar salsa, divided (mild)
1/4 cup sliced green onion
sour cream (optional)

Steps:

  • PREHEAT oven to 350°F Cook beef in large skillet until brown; drain. Add seasoning mix and water; cook over low heat for 5 minutes or until thickened. Add beans and 3/4-cup cheese; mix well. Spread 1/4-cup salsa over bottom of each of two 8-inch-square (2-quart) baking dishes.
  • FILL pasta shells with beef mixture; place half of shells in each baking dish, filled side up. Spoon remaining salsa over shells. Cover one baking dish with plastic wrap, then wrap with foil. Label and freeze for up to 2 months.
  • COVER remaining baking dish with foil. Bake for 40 to 45 minutes or until heated through. Sprinkle with green onions and remaining cheese. Serve with sour cream.
  • TO BAKE FROZEN SHELLS: Place baking dish in the refrigerator overnight. Preheat oven to 375°F Remove plastic wrap; recover with foil. Bake for 45 to 50 minutes or until heated through. Sprinkle with 1/4 cup sliced green onions and 1/4 cup shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese. Serve with sour cream.

TACO-STUFFED PASTA SHELLS



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Yes, you read that right: taco-stuffed pasta shells! You no longer have to choose between Italian or Mexican food for dinner-this dish has it all. Made with only seven ingredients in less than an hour, these stuffed taco shells are the perfect recipe for busy weeknights when you still want to put a flavorful, family-friendly dinner on the table. Hearty with taco-seasoned ground beef and extra cheesy, this pasta is bound to become a staple in your weekly dinner rotation.

Provided by Pillsbury Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 55m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 7

8 oz uncooked jumbo pasta shells (about 24 shells from 12-oz box)
1 lb lean (at least 80%) ground beef
1 package (1 oz) Old El Paso™ original taco seasoning mix
1 can (14.5 oz) Muir Glen™ organic fire roasted crushed tomatoes, undrained
1 package (8 oz) shredded Mexican cheese blend (2 cups)
1 cup diced plum (Roma) tomatoes
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. Cook and drain pasta shells as directed on box.
  • Meanwhile, in 12-inch nonstick skillet, cook beef over medium-high heat 5 minutes, stirring frequently, until thoroughly cooked; drain. Add taco seasoning mix, crushed tomatoes and 1 cup of the shredded cheese; stir well until cheese is melted.
  • Fill each pasta shell with about 1 tablespoon beef mixture; place in ungreased 13x9-inch (3-quart) glass baking dish. Top filled shells with plum tomatoes and chopped cilantro; sprinkle with remaining 1 cup cheese.
  • Bake 15 to 20 minutes or until heated through and cheese is melted. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 330, Carbohydrate 28 g, Cholesterol 60 mg, Fat 1/2, Fiber 2 g, Protein 20 g, SaturatedFat 8 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 430 mg, Sugar 3 g, TransFat 1/2 g

TACOS IN PASTA SHELLS



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This recipe has a Mexican flavor and is tasty and easy to make. It is great anytime; kids and adults will love it. Garnish with sliced tomatoes, lettuce and ripe olives, if desired.

Provided by grannycancook

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     Italian

Time 1h

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 ¼ pounds lean ground beef
1 (3 ounce) package cream cheese
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon chili powder
18 jumbo pasta shells
2 tablespoons butter, melted
1 cup taco sauce
1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
1 ½ cups crushed tortilla chips
1 cup sour cream

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, brown beef over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. Add cream cheese, salt and chili powder; mix and simmer for 5 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain. Toss cooked shells in butter.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Fill shells with beef mixture and arrange in a 9x13 inch baking dish; pour taco sauce over shells. Cover with foil and bake in preheated oven for 15 minutes.
  • Remove dish from oven and top with Cheddar cheese, Monterey Jack cheese and tortilla chips; return dish to oven to cook for 15 minutes more.
  • Top with sour cream and onions; serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 734.7 calories, Carbohydrate 47.6 g, Cholesterol 136.3 mg, Fat 44.2 g, Fiber 2.3 g, Protein 35.7 g, SaturatedFat 23.5 g, Sodium 1053.8 mg, Sugar 4.3 g

TACOS IN PASTA SHELLS WITH VEGGIES



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Jumbo pasta shells stuffed with a rich, spicy blend of cooked ground beef, cream cheese, chili powder, black beans, and Mexi-corn are baked with salsa, cheese, and sour cream. Add green onions as a garnish.

Provided by Dee Dee

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Pasta

Time 1h5m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 ¼ pounds lean ground beef
1 (1 ounce) packet taco seasoning mix, or to taste
1 (3 ounce) package cream cheese
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 (15 ounce) can black beans, or to taste
1 (7 ounce) can Mexican-style corn, or to taste
18 jumbo pasta shells
2 tablespoons butter, melted
1 cup salsa
1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese, divided
1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese, divided
1 cup sour cream

Steps:

  • Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir beef and taco seasoning mix in the hot skillet until browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes; drain and discard grease. Add cream cheese, salt, and chili powder to ground beef; mix in black beans and corn. Simmer mixture until heated through, about 5 minutes.
  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook pasta shells in the boiling water, stirring occasionally until cooked through but firm to the bite, 8 to 10 minutes. Drain and transfer shells to a bowl and toss with butter.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Fill pasta shells with ground beef mixture and arrange in a 9x13-inch baking dish. Pour salsa over stuffed shells and top with 1/2 of the Cheddar cheese and 1/2 of the Monterey Jack cheese. Cover baking dish with aluminum foil.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 15 minutes. Remove foil and top shells with remaining Cheddar cheese and Monterey Jack cheese. Continue baking until cheeses are melted, about 15 minutes more. Top pasta with sour cream.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 724.9 calories, Carbohydrate 47.5 g, Cholesterol 134.4 mg, Fat 42.7 g, Fiber 7.3 g, Protein 38 g, SaturatedFat 23.4 g, Sodium 1731.2 mg, Sugar 3.2 g

TACO STUFFED PASTA SHELLS



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Here's a kid-friendly dish so flavorful and fun, nobody is likely to guess that it's also lower in fat. It's a great family supper for busy weeknights! -Anne Thomsen, Westchester, Ohio

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 50m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

18 uncooked jumbo pasta shells
1-1/2 pounds lean ground beef (90% lean)
2 teaspoons chili powder
3 ounces fat-free cream cheese, cubed
1 bottle (16 ounces) taco sauce, divided
3/4 cup shredded reduced-fat Mexican cheese blend, divided
20 baked tortilla chip scoops, coarsely crushed

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain and rinse in cold water; drain again., Meanwhile, in a large skillet, cook and crumble beef over medium-high heat until no longer pink, 6-8 minutes. Stir in chili powder, cream cheese and 1/2 cup taco sauce until blended. Stir in 1/4 cup shredded cheese., Spoon about 2 tablespoons filling into each shell. Place in an 11x7-in. baking dish coated with cooking spray. Top with remaining taco sauce., Bake, covered, until heated through, 20-25 minutes. Sprinkle with remaining cheese; bake, uncovered, until cheese is melted, about 5 minutes. Sprinkle with chips., Freeze option: Cool unbaked casserole; cover and freeze. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Remove from refrigerator 30 minutes before baking. Preheat oven to 350°. Cover casserole with foil; bake as directed, increasing time as necessary to heat through and for a thermometer inserted in center to read 165°. Top with cheese and chips as directed.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 384 calories, Fat 13g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 67mg cholesterol, Sodium 665mg sodium, Carbohydrate 33g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 33g protein.

TACOS IN PASTA SHELLS RECIPE - (4.4/5)



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Provided by kimvess

Number Of Ingredients 7

12 ounces dried jumbo pasta shells
2 (16-ounce) jars salsa
2 1/2 pounds ground beef
6 ounces cream cheese, cut up
2 teaspoons chili powder
1 1/2 cups cheddar cheese, about 6 ounces, shredded
Chopped tomato (optional)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Cook pasta according to package directions; drain. Rinse with cold water; drain again. Meanwhile, divide about 1 cup of the salsa between two ungreased 2-quart rectangular baking dishes, spreading evenly. Set aside. In an extra-large skillet cook ground meat over medium heat until brown. Drain off fat. Stir in cream cheese and chili powder. Cool slightly. Spoon meat mixture into cooked pasta shells. Arrange filled shells on top of salsa in dishes. Top with the remaining salsa. Bake, covered, for 15 minutes. Sprinkle with cheddar cheese. Bake, uncovered, about 15 minutes more or until heated through. If desired, sprinkle with tomato.

TACO STUFFED SHELLS



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Taco Stuffed Shells made with jumbo pasta shells, salsa, cheese and taco meat are the perfect EASY meal that you can prepare ahead of time!

Provided by Sabrina Snyder

Categories     Main Course

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 6

12 ounces jumbo pasta shells
1 pound ground beef
1 packet taco seasoning
2/3 cup water
1 1/2 cups jarred salsa (, divided)
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (, divided)

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
  • Cook the pasta shells in a pot according to the directions on the box and drain.
  • Add the ground beef to the pot and brown well.
  • Drain the fat.
  • Add the taco seasoning and water, stir and cook until water is gone.
  • Stir in 1 cup salsa and 3/4 cup cheese.
  • Scoop into the jumbo pasta shells and top with the remaining salsa and cheese.
  • Bake in a covered pan for 15 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 497 kcal, Carbohydrate 47 g, Protein 26 g, Fat 22 g, SaturatedFat 9 g, Cholesterol 73 mg, Sodium 644 mg, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 4 g, ServingSize 1 serving

CHEESY PASTA-STUFFED SHELLS



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What could be better than a cheesy pasta recipe? How about a stuffed shell recipe that fills big pasta shells with a scoop of three cheese-coated macaroni?

Provided by BHG Test Kitchen

Time 1h35m

Number Of Ingredients 9

24 dried jumbo shell macaroni
8 ounce dried tiny shell macaroni (2 cups)
2 cup Gruyére cheese, shredded (8 ounces)
2 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese (8 ounces)
0.75 cup half-and-half or light cream
0.125 teaspoon ground white pepper or ground black pepper
1 24 ounce jar vodka sauce or your favorite tomato pasta sauce
1 cup shredded brick cheese or mozzarella cheese (4 ounces)
Fresh basil leaves (optional)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Cook jumbo shells according to package directions. Using a large slotted spoon, transfer shells to a colander. Rinse with cold water; drain well. Set aside. In the same pan, cook tiny shells according to package directions; drain. Set aside.
  • Meanwhile, in a large saucepan combine Gruyére cheese, cheddar cheese, half-and-half, and pepper. Heat over medium-low heat until cheese melts and is smooth, stirring frequently. Stir in tiny shells.
  • Spread about 1/2 cup of the vodka sauce into the bottom of a 3-quart rectangular baking dish. Spoon the cheese mixture evenly into the drained jumbo shells; place stuffed shells in prepared baking dish. Top with remaining vodka sauce.
  • Cover and bake for 30 minutes. Uncover; sprinkle evenly with brick cheese. Bake, uncovered, about 15 minutes more or until heated through (160°F). If desired, top with fresh basil.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 858 kcal, Carbohydrate 79 g, Cholesterol 128 mg, Protein 40 g, SaturatedFat 25 g, Sodium 1035 mg, Sugar 7 g, Fat 42 g, UnsaturatedFat 12 g

TACO PASTA SHELLS



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I tease my family that we have to save leftovers of this dish for my lunch the next day. This wonderful recipe uses pasta shells instead of taco shells or tortillas.-Laura Pope, Bloomville, Ohio

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 50m

Yield 10-15 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1-1/2 pounds ground beef
1 medium onion, chopped
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, cubed
2 envelopes taco seasoning
1 to 2 tablespoons minced chives
1 package (12 ounces) jumbo pasta shells, cooked and drained
2 cups taco sauce
2 cups shredded plain or Mexican process cheese (Velveeta)
1 cup coarsely crushed tortilla chips

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, cook beef and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Stir in the cream cheese, taco seasoning and chives; cook until cream cheese is melted. Stuff into pasta shells. , Place in a greased 4-qt. baking dish. Top with taco sauce. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 20 minutes or until heated through. Sprinkle with cheese and tortilla chips. Bake 5 minutes longer or until the cheese is melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 310 calories, Fat 14g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 49mg cholesterol, Sodium 897mg sodium, Carbohydrate 29g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 16g protein.

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