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Easy Cheesy Taco Stuffed Pasta Shells Recipe – Family Favorite Dinner Bake

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Cheesy Taco Stuffed Pasta Shells are a comforting fusion of Mexican and Italian flavors, featuring jumbo pasta shells filled with seasoned beef, cream cheese, salsa, and topped with enchilada sauce and melted cheese.

  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings

Ingredients

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  • 2224 jumbo pasta shells
  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1 packet taco seasoning
  • 1 cup mild salsa
  • 4 oz cream cheese
  • 1 (10 oz) can red enchilada sauce
  • 2 cups Mexican cheese blend

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F and grease a 9×13 baking dish.
  2. Cook pasta shells until slightly firm, then drain and set aside.
  3. Brown ground beef in a skillet and drain excess fat.
  4. Add taco seasoning and salsa, mixing well.
  5. Stir in cream cheese until fully melted and combined.
  6. Spread half the enchilada sauce in the baking dish.
  7. Stuff each shell with beef mixture and arrange in dish.
  8. Pour remaining enchilada sauce over shells.
  9. Top with shredded cheese.
  10. Bake uncovered for 20 minutes until hot and bubbly.

Notes

  • Serve with rice, sour cream, avocado, or jalapeños.
  • Swap beef for beans for a vegetarian version.
  • Add corn or bell peppers for extra flavor.
  • Can be doubled and frozen for later meals.
  • Author: lily
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Baked
  • Cuisine: Italian, Mexican