Are you looking for a new way to spice up your dinner routine? Do you love tacos but want to try something different? If you answered yes to these questions, then you’re in luck! I have the perfect recipe for you: taco stuffed shells.
This dish is a fusion of Mexican and Italian cuisines that will make your taste buds dance with joy. It’s easy to make, cheesy, and full of flavor. Plus, you can customize it with your favorite toppings and serve it with a salad or some chips and salsa. It’s a crowd-pleaser that will impress your family and friends.
How to Make Taco Stuffed Shells
Here’s how to make it:
– First, you’ll need to cook some large pasta shells until they are al dente. Don’t overcook them or they will fall apart when you stuff them. Drain them and rinse them under cold water to stop the cooking process.
– Next, you’ll need to brown some ground beef in a skillet and drain the excess fat. Then add some taco seasoning and water and simmer until the sauce is thickened. This will be your taco filling.
– Then, you’ll need to spread some salsa over the bottom of a baking dish. This will add some moisture and flavor to the dish. Fill each pasta shell with some of the taco filling and place them in a single layer over the salsa. Sprinkle some cheese and green onions over the top and cover with foil.
– Bake for 15 minutes in a preheated oven until the cheese is melted and bubbly. Your taco in pasta shells are ready!
How to Add Toppings and Serve
Now comes the fun part: adding the toppings. You can use whatever you like, such as sour cream, lettuce, tomatoes, olives, cilantro, etc. Be creative and have fun with it!
Serve your taco in pasta shells hot with more salsa if desired. Enjoy your delicious meal!
Why You Should Try This Recipe
This recipe is a winner in my book. It’s easy, tasty, and satisfying. It’s also a great way to use up any leftover taco meat or cheese you have in your fridge. You can even make it ahead of time and freeze it for later. Just thaw it in the fridge overnight and bake it as directed.
Taco Stuffed Shells is a dish that will make you feel like you are on a vacation in Mexico 🇲🇽, without leaving your kitchen 🍽️. It’s a sensational dish that will transport you to a fiesta 🎉, with every bite bursting with flavor and cheese 🧀😋.
Give it a try and let me know what you think. I’m sure you’ll love it as much as I do. Bon appétit! 😊
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Steps
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Done
10 min
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Cook the pasta shellsPreheat the oven to 375 °F and lightly grease a 9x13 inch baking dish. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the pasta shells according to the package directions, until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water to stop the cooking process. Set aside. |
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Done
15 min
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Make the taco fillingIn a large skillet over medium-high heat, cook the ground beef, breaking it up with a spatula, until browned and cooked through. Drain the excess fat and return the skillet to the heat. Add the taco seasoning mix and water and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer, stirring occasionally, until the sauce is thickened, about 10 minutes. |
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3
Done
10 min
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Assemble the dishSpoon about 1/4 cup of salsa over the bottom of the prepared baking dish. Fill each pasta shell with about 2 tablespoons of the taco filling and place them in a single layer over the salsa. Sprinkle the cheese and green onions evenly over the shells. Cover the dish with aluminum foil and bake for 15 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly. |
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4
Done
5 min
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Serve and enjoyRemove the dish from the oven and let it rest for 5 minutes before serving. Garnish with your desired toppings and serve hot with more salsa if desired. Enjoy your taco in pasta shells! |
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This recipe is pure perfection. Well done!