Taco Stuffed Shells
Taco Stuffed Shells are a delightful fusion of Italian and Mexican cuisines, featuring jumbo pasta shells filled with a flavorful taco mixture and topped with melted cheese.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: None
Ingredients
Scale
- 24 jumbo pasta shells
- 1 pound ground beef or turkey
- 1 packet taco seasoning
- 1 cup salsa
- 1 cup black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 cup corn, drained
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or Mexican blend)
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- Fresh cilantro, for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cook the jumbo pasta shells according to package instructions until al dente; drain and set aside.
- Brown the ground beef or turkey over medium heat and drain excess fat.
- Stir in the taco seasoning, salsa, black beans, and corn; mix and cook for 5-7 minutes.
- Stuff each pasta shell with the taco mixture and place in a baking dish.
- Top with shredded cheese.
- Bake for 20 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Serve hot, garnished with sour cream and fresh cilantro.
Notes
Feel free to customize with leftover veggies or adjust the spice level!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 790mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
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