Stuffed Pasta Shell Tacos

Prep: 20 min Cook: 30 min Serves: 4 Cuisine: Mexican

A flavorful fusion of stuffed pasta shells with seasoned ground beef, melted cheeses, and crunchy toppings, perfect for a hearty and fun family dinner or casual gathering.

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Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 lb. ground beef
  • 3 oz. cream cheese
  • 1 c. crushed tortilla chips
  • 1 c. taco sauce
  • shredded lettuce
  • chopped onions
  • 20 to 24 jumbo pasta shells
  • 1 tsp. chili powder
  • 2 Tbsp. sour cream
  • 1 c. Monterey Jack cheese
  • 1 c. Cheddar cheese
  • chopped tomatoes

Instructions

  1. Brown ground beef; drain.
  2. Add cream cheese, sour cream, and chili powder to beef; stir until well blended.
  3. Boil pasta according to package instructions; drain.
  4. Stuff meat mixture into cooked shells; place in a buttered 9 x 13-inch pan.
  5. Spread taco sauce over stuffed shells.
  6. Cover with foil and bake for 15 minutes at 375°F (190°C).
  7. Remove foil, sprinkle crushed tortilla chips and cheeses over shells; bake uncovered for another 15 minutes.
  8. Top with shredded lettuce, chopped onions, chopped tomatoes, and additional toppings as desired.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

578 kcal 29% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 24.3g 49% DV
Total Fat 32.7g 42% DV
Carbs 51.4g 19% DV
Fiber 11.3g 40% DV
Sugar 7.4g 15% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 1615.3mg 70% DV
Potassium 903.5mg 19% DV
Cholesterol 76.3mg 25% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 708mcg 79% DV
Vitamin C 8.6mg 10% DV
Vitamin D 0.3mcg 2% DV
Calcium 512.5mg 39% DV
Iron 6.3mg 35% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

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