Description
Mexican Style Stuffed Shells are a delicious and easy-to-make dish that combines the flavors of traditional Mexican cuisine with pasta shells filled with a savory mixture.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 jumbo pasta shells
- 1 cup cooked ground beef or turkey
- 1 cup refried beans
- 1 cup salsa
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or Mexican blend)
- 1 teaspoon taco seasoning
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- Fresh cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cook the jumbo pasta shells according to package instructions until al dente, then drain and set aside.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the cooked ground beef or turkey, refried beans, salsa, taco seasoning, and half of the shredded cheese.
- Stuff each cooked pasta shell with the meat and bean mixture.
- Place the stuffed shells in a baking dish and top with the remaining salsa and shredded cheese.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Remove from the oven and let cool for a few minutes before serving.
- Garnish with sour cream and fresh cilantro before serving.
Notes
- Feel free to customize the filling with your favorite ingredients, such as black beans or corn.
- This dish can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator before baking.
- For a spicier version, add jalapeños to the filling or top with hot sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed shell
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 40mg