Description
Indulge in a fiesta of flavors with our Mexican Stuffed Pasta Shells recipe. This culinary creation seamlessly blends the bold and zesty essence of Mexican cuisine with the comforting embrace of pasta. A savory symphony unfolds as succulent ground beef or turkey, kissed by low-sodium taco seasoning, mingles with velvety cream cheese. These flavorful concoctions are then lovingly nestled within tender jumbo pasta shells and bathed in a vibrant salsa and taco sauce embrace. A crescendo of cheddar and Monterrey jack cheese crowns these shells, creating a bubbling, cheesy masterpiece. Topped with fresh green onions and served with dollops of sour cream, this dish transforms your dining table into a festival of taste sensations. Elevate your mealtime repertoire with this unforgettable culinary fusion that’s as fun to make as it is to savor.
Ingredients
1 lb. ground beef (or ground turkey)
1 package low-sodium taco seasoning
4 oz. cream cheese
20 jumbo pasta shells (about 6 oz.)
1 1/2 c. salsa
1 c. taco sauce
1 c. cheddar cheese (or just use all of one kind of cheese)
1 c. Monterrey jack cheese
FOR TOPPINGS:
3 green onions
Sour cream
Instructions
Begin by browning 1 pound of either ground beef or turkey in a pan. Then add a package of low-sodium taco seasoning as per the instructions on the package. Stir in 4 ounces of cream cheese until it melts and set it aside.
Next, cook around 20 pasta shells until they’re al dente and then drain them.
Take a 9×13 baking dish and spread about 1 and a half cups of salsa evenly across it.
Now fill each shell with 1 to 2 tablespoons of the meat mixture making sure to place them side up in the dish.
Drizzle about 1 cup of taco sauce over the shells. Cover the dish with foil. Bake it at a temperature of 350°F for around 15 to 20 minutes.
After that remove the foil. Sprinkle 1 cup of either cheddar or Monterey jack cheese, over the shells. Place it back in the oven for another 5 to 10 minutes until you see that the cheese has melted perfectly.
To finish off garnish your creation with some chopped onions and serve it alongside some sour cream. Enjoy your meal!
Notes
To create a gluten-free version of this recipe make sure that all the ingredients you use are certified gluten-free. Pay attention to the taco seasoning, pasta shells and taco sauce. It’s important to choose gluten-free options for these. Thankfully many stores now carry gluten-free versions of these products. Just follow the instructions as before. Replace the regular pasta shells with gluten-free ones. This way you can savor a twist, on the Mexican Stuffed Pasta Shells recipe that’s completely gluten-free.
- Prep Time: 15 MINUTES
- Cook Time: 30 MINUTES
