Creamy Beef Taco Stuffed Shells
Indulge in creamy, cheesy pasta stuffed with savory beef and flavorful spices, merging classic stuffed pasta with the zest of tacos.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican-Italian Fusion
- Diet: Non-Vegetarian
Ingredients
- Large pasta shells
- Ground beef
- Cream cheese
- Shredded cheese (cheddar, mozzarella, or a blend)
- Taco seasoning
- Sour cream
- Diced tomatoes and green chiles
- Fresh cilantro (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cook the pasta shells in salted boiling water until al dente, then drain and set aside.
- In a skillet, cook ground beef until browned, then drain and mix in taco seasoning and diced tomatoes.
- Blend cream cheese, sour cream, and 1 cup of shredded cheese until smooth.
- Stuff each pasta shell with the beef mixture and place them in a baking dish.
- Pour the creamy mixture over the shells and top with remaining shredded cheese.
- Cover with foil and bake for 20 minutes, then remove foil and bake for another 10 minutes or until cheese is bubbly and golden.
Notes
For a crisp topping, consider using an air fryer; for deep flavor, a slow cooker can enhance the spices.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: stuffed shells, beef taco, comfort food, family meal, pasta dish
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