STUFFED JUMBO PASTA SHELLS RECIPE RECIPES

Name: Taco-Stuffed Pasta Shells
Prep time: 35 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 8
Ingredients: 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

TACO-STUFFED PASTA SHELLS RECIPE - PILLSBURY.COM

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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

Total Time 55 minutes

Prep Time 35 minutes

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

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 , CarbohydrateContent 28 g, CholesterolContent 60 mg, FatContent 1/2 , FiberContent 2 g, ProteinContent 20 g, SaturatedFatContent 8 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, SodiumContent 430 mg, SugarContent 3 g, TransFatContent 1/2 g

BAKED STUFFED PASTA SHELLS RECIPE - FOOD.COM

Baked Stuffed Pasta Shells Recipe - Food.com image

These are just fantastic! This is one of DH's favorite things I make. Great for family dinner or pot luck. This is really pretty easy to make and true Italian comfort food!

Total Time 55 minutes

Prep Time 15 minutes

Cook Time 40 minutes

Yield 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

12 ounces jumbo pasta shells
1 1/4 cups mozzarella cheese, shredded (Reserve 1/4 cup)
1 cup parmesan cheese, grated
2 lbs ricotta cheese
2 large eggs, lightly beaten and 2 egg yolks
1 pinch nutmeg
1 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 tablespoon dried parsley
8 ounces spaghetti sauce (jarred or homemade)
fresh basil, chopped, for garnish

Steps:

In an 8 quart pot, bring water to a boil and cook shells for 8 minutes or until al dente.
Drain and cool immediately with cold water.
Drain and place open side down on paper towels.
In a medium bowl, combine the rest of ingredients except the spaghetti sauce.
Reserve the 1/4 cup of Mozzarella.
Place a thin layer of spaghetti sauce into the bottom of a 12 x 9 x 2 inch baking dish.
Preheat oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit.
Spoon the cheese mixture into each pasta shell and place open side up, in a single layer, in prepared pan.
Pour the rest of sauce over the stuffed shells.
Loosely cover with foil and bake for 40 minutes.
During last 5 minutes of baking, remove foil and sprinkle remaining Mozzarella cheese on top.
Bake 5 more minutes.
Garnish with fresh chopped basil.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 397.5, FatContent 19.6, SaturatedFatContent 11.6, CholesterolContent 103.7, SodiumContent 384.7, CarbohydrateContent 31.2, FiberContent 1.6, SugarContent 2.5, ProteinContent 23.2

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