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Taco Stuffed Shells
Taco Stuffed Shells combine jumbo pasta shells filled with a seasoned ground beef mixture, salsa, and cheddar cheese, baked until bubbly. The filling blends taco seasoning and salsa for a rich, savory flavor that contrasts with the tender pasta. Baked covered, the cheese melts on top, creating a cohesive dish ideal for a hearty family meal or casual dinner.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
25 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings:
6
servings
Calories:
497 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Mexican
Ingredients
- 12 ounces jumbo pasta shells
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 packet taco seasoning
- 2/3 cup water
- 1 1/2 cups salsa divided, jarred
- 1 cup cheddar cheese divided, shredded
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 to the pot and brown well.
- Drain the fat.
- Add the taco seasoning and water, stir and cook until water is gone.
- Stir in 1 cup salsa and 3/4 cup cheese.
- Scoop into the jumbo pasta shells and top with the remaining salsa and cheese.
- Bake in a covered pan for 15 minutes.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
497kcal
(25%)
Carbohydrates
47g
(16%)
Protein
26g
(52%)
Fat
22g
(34%)
Saturated Fat
9g
(45%)
Cholesterol
73mg
(24%)
Sodium
644mg
(27%)
Potassium
534mg
(11%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Vitamin A
515IU
(10%)
Vitamin C
1.2mg
(1%)
Calcium
181mg
(18%)
Iron
2.6mg
(14%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 497
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 497kcal | 25% |
| Carbohydrates | 47g | 16% |
| Protein | 26g | 52% |
| Fat | 22g | 34% |
| Saturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Cholesterol | 73mg | 24% |
| Sodium | 644mg | 27% |
| Potassium | 534mg | 11% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 515IU | 10% |
| Vitamin C | 1.2mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 181mg | 18% |
| Iron | 2.6mg | 14% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.