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Cheesy Fajita Stuffed Shells
Cheesy Fajita Stuffed Shells are a Mexican twist on a classic Italian dinner recipe. Make this easy cheesy pasta casserole in 30 minutes!
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 5 Servings
Calories: 642 kcal
Course:
Dinner
Cuisine:
Mexican
Ingredients
- 12 ounces jumbo pasta shells
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1/2 cup red onion , diced
- 1/2 cup red bell pepper , diced
- 1/2 cup green bell pepper , diced
- 2 tablespoons fajita seasoning
- 1 cup canned tomatoes , un-drained
- 1/4 cup tomato paste
- 1 cup salsa , divided
- 1 1/2 cups cheddar cheese , divided
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
- Cook the pasta shells in a pot according to the directions on the box and drain.
- Add the ground beef, onion, and bell peppers to a large cast iron skillet and brown well.
- Drain the fat.
- Add the fajita seasoning, canned tomatoes, and tomato paste. Cook until water is gone.
- Stir in 1/2 cup salsa and 3/4 cup cheese.
- Scoop mixture into the jumbo pasta shells and place back in the skillet. Top with the remaining salsa and cheese.
- Bake, covered with foil, for 15 minutes.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
642kcal
(32%)
Carbohydrates
65g
(22%)
Protein
36g
(72%)
Fat
27g
(42%)
Saturated Fat
12g
(60%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
9g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
96mg
(32%)
Sodium
877mg
(37%)
Potassium
935mg
(27%)
Fiber
6g
(24%)
Sugar
9g
(18%)
Vitamin A
1509IU
(30%)
Vitamin C
41mg
(46%)
Calcium
310mg
(31%)
Iron
4mg
(22%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 5Servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 642
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 642kcal | 32% |
| Carbohydrates | 65g | 22% |
| Protein | 36g | 72% |
| Fat | 27g | 42% |
| Saturated Fat | 12g | 60% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 96mg | 32% |
| Sodium | 877mg | 37% |
| Potassium | 935mg | 20% |
| Fiber | 6g | 24% |
| Sugar | 9g | 18% |
| Vitamin A | 1509IU | 30% |
| Vitamin C | 41mg | 46% |
| Calcium | 310mg | 31% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.