TACOS IN PASTA SHELLS WITH VEGGIES
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
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-FILLED PASTA SHELLS
I've been stuffing pasta shells with different fillings for years, but my family enjoys this version with taco-seasoned meat the most. The frozen shells are so convenient, because you can take out only the number you need for a single-serving lunch or family dinner. Just add zippy taco sauce and bake. -Marge Hodel, Roanoke, Illinois
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 1h5m
Yield 2 casseroles (6 servings each).
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- In a Dutch oven, cook beef over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. Stir in taco seasoning and water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 5 minutes. Stir in cream cheese until melted. Transfer to a bowl; cool. Chill for 1 hour., Cook pasta according to package directions; drain. Gently toss with butter. Fill each shell with about 3 tablespoons of meat mixture. Place 12 half of shells in a freezer container. Cover and freeze for up to 3 months. , To prepare remaining shells, spoon 1 cup salsa into a greased 9-in. square baking dish. Top with remaining stuffed shells and 1 cup taco sauce. Cover and bake at 350° for 30 minutes. Uncover; sprinkle with 1 cup each of cheeses and 1-1/2 cups chips. Bake 15 minutes longer or until heated through. Serve with sour cream and onions. , Freeze option: To use frozen shells, thaw in the refrigerator for 24 hours (shells will be partially frozen). Spoon 1 cup salsa into a greased 9-in. square baking dish; top with shells and 1 cup taco sauce. Cover and bake at 350° for 40 minutes. Uncover. Sprinkle with 1 cup each of cheeses and 1-1/2 cups chips; proceed as directed.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 492 calories, Fat 31g fat (16g saturated fat), Cholesterol 98mg cholesterol, Sodium 982mg sodium, Carbohydrate 29g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 23g protein.
TACO-STUFFED PASTA SHELLS
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
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
TACO STUFFED SHELLS
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
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
TACO STUFFED PASTA SHELLS
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
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)
Provided by kimvess
Number Of Ingredients 7
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.
TACOS IN PASTA SHELLS
Categories Beef
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Directions 1. Cook pasta shells according to package directions; drain. Return to pan; toss with butter. Cool until easy to handle. 2. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, cook ground beef until browned, stirring to break up ground beef; drain off fat. Stir in cream cheese and chili powder until combined. Remove from heat; cool slightly. Divide beef mixture evenly among the pasta shells. 3. Spread about 1/2 cup salsa in a 2-quart rectangular baking dish. Arrange filled shells in dish. Spoon remaining salsa over. Cover; bake in a 350¿ F oven for 15 minutes. Sprinkle with cheese. Bake, uncovered, for 15 minutes more. Sprinkle with chopped tomato and sliced ripe olives, if desired. Makes 6 servings
TACO PASTA SHELLS
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
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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