Jumbo pasta shells filled with a creamy Tex-Mex beef and cream cheese mixture, topped with melted taco blend cheese for a fun and hearty meal.
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Calories: 480kcal
Equipment
- Skillet
- Baking Dish
- large bowl
- Pot for boiling pasta
Ingredients
- 8 oz jumbo pasta shells
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 packet taco seasoning
- 5 oz cream cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped green onions
- 1 cup shredded taco blend cheese
- 1 tsp minced garlic
- 1/4 cup salsa
Instructions
- Boil jumbo pasta shells until just al dente. Drain and rinse with cold water.
- Brown ground beef with taco seasoning and minced garlic until fully cooked. Drain excess fat.
- In a bowl, combine cooked beef, cream cheese, chopped green onions, and salsa until creamy.
- Spoon the mixture into each cooked pasta shell and place in a greased baking dish.
- Sprinkle shredded taco blend cheese over the stuffed shells.
- Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 15–20 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Serve with extra green onions or sour cream if desired.
Notes
Serve with a side salad, Mexican rice, or tortilla chips. Garnish with green onions or sour cream for extra flavor.
Nutrition
Calories: 480kcal | Carbohydrates: 35g | Protein: 28g | Fat: 25g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Cholesterol: 85mg | Sodium: 760mg | Potassium: 560mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 400IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 220mg | Iron: 3mg