Cheesy Taco Stuffed Pasta Shells Recipe
These Cheesy Taco Stuffed Pasta Shells combine the flavors of tacos with pasta for a delicious and hearty meal. They're filled with seasoned meat, beans, corn, and topped with melted cheese.
Ingredients
- 20 pieces jumbo pasta shells
- 1 pound ground beef or ground turkey
- 1 small onion finely diced
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 packet taco seasoning
- 1 cup black beans drained and rinsed
- 1 cup corn
- 1 cup salsa
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup sour cream
- fresh cilantro chopped
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the jumbo pasta shells until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, cook the ground beef or turkey over medium heat until browned. Drain excess fat.
- Add diced onion and minced garlic to the skillet and sauté until the onion is soft.
- Stir in taco seasoning, black beans, corn, and half of the salsa. Cook for an additional 3-4 minutes.
- Spread a thin layer of salsa in a baking dish. Stuff each pasta shell with the taco mixture and place seam side up in the dish.
- Pour remaining salsa over the shells and sprinkle with shredded cheddar cheese.
- Cover with aluminum foil and bake for 20 minutes. Remove foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes.
- Let cool for a few minutes before serving with sour cream and chopped cilantro.
Notes
Feel free to customize the filling with your favorite ingredients.