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Golden baked pasta shells filled with taco meat and melted cheese in a baking dish

Taco Stuffed Shells

Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings 6 servings
Calories 485 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 12 ounces jumbo pasta shells
  • 1 pound lean ground beef
  • 1 packet (1 ounce) taco seasoning
  • 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cup mild salsa
  • 1 cup taco sauce
  • 2 cups shredded Mexican blend cheese
  • 1/4 cup wate r
  • 1/4 cup sliced green onions

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit (175 degrees Celsius).
  • Cook jumbo pasta shells in boiling salted water according to package instructions until al dente; drain and set aside to cool.
  • In a large skillet over medium-high heat, brown the ground beef until fully cooked; drain excess fat.
  • Add the taco seasoning and 1/4 cup water to the beef; simmer for 5 minutes until the liquid is reduced.
  • Stir in the softened cream cheese until fully incorporated and the mixture is creamy.
  • Spread the salsa evenly across the bottom of a 9x13 inch baking dish.
  • Stuff each cooked shell with approximately 2 tablespoons of the beef mixture and place them in the baking dish.
  • Pour the taco sauce evenly over the stuffed shells.
  • Top the shells with shredded Mexican blend cheese.
  • Cover the dish with aluminum foil and bake for 20 minutes.
  • Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
  • Garnish with sliced green onions before serving.