MEXICAN STUFFED PASTA SHELLS

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Beef mixture filled pasta shells - a perfect Mexican-style dinner poured with Old El Paso® taco sauce.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 55m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 10

12 uncooked jumbo pasta shells
1 medium onion, finely chopped
1 pound lean ground beef
1 1/2 teaspoons chili powder
1 package (3 ounces) cream cheese
3/4 cup Old El Paso™ taco sauce
1 cup shredded Colby-Monterey Jack cheese (4 ounces)
1/2 cup crushed corn chips
4 green onions, sliced
1/2 cup sour cream

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350° F. Spray 9-inch square baking dish with cooking spray. Cook and drain pasta shells as directed on package.
  • In 10-inch skillet, cook ground beef and onion over medium-high heat 5 to 6 minutes, stirring occasionally, until beef is brown; drain.
  • Stir chili powder, cream cheese and 1/4 cup of the taco sauce into the beef mixture. Heat over medium-low heat 2 to 3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until cheese is melted. Remove from heat.
  • Fill pasta shells with beef mixture, using about 2 tablespoons for each shell. Place filled shells in dish. Pour remaining taco sauce over shells.
  • Cover; bake 20 minutes. Remove dish from oven; uncover. Sprinkle cheese and corn chips over shells. Bake about 10 minutes longer or until cheese is melted. Garnish pasta shells with sour cream and green onions.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 585, Carbohydrate 53 g, Cholesterol 90 mg, Fiber 3 g, Protein 29 g, SaturatedFat 14 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 340 mg

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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The Mexican stuffed pasta shells are easy to make and they're always a hit with my family and friends.


Brandy Causey11
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The Mexican stuffed pasta shells were delicious! I would definitely make them again.


Aretha Jones-Walker
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I thought the Mexican stuffed pasta shells were just okay. They were easy to make, but the flavor was nothing special.


Another Great Day
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I was disappointed with the Mexican stuffed pasta shells. The filling was bland and the pasta shells were overcooked.


Becca Eichholz
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The Mexican stuffed pasta shells were a fun and easy dish to make. My kids loved helping me make them and they were a big hit at dinner.


Princy Mahar
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This recipe was a bit time-consuming, but it was worth it in the end. The Mexican stuffed pasta shells were a delicious and impressive dish.


Audu Ibrahim
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The Mexican stuffed pasta shells were a bit too spicy for my taste, but my husband loved them. He said they were the best pasta shells he's ever had.


jaanmirza jaan
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I loved the unique combination of flavors in this dish. The Mexican spices really complemented the pasta and cheese. I would definitely make this again.


Alexis Vladic
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The Mexican stuffed pasta shells were a delicious and easy meal to make. The filling was flavorful and the pasta shells were cooked perfectly. I would definitely recommend this recipe to others.


Queenly Balila
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This dish was a hit with my family! The combination of Mexican flavors with the pasta shells was unique and delicious. The recipe was easy to follow and the cooking time was perfect. I will definitely be making this again!


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