Taco Stuffed Shells

Not your regular Italian stuffed shells! Easily doubled for a pot luck dinner…it’s a great crowd pleaser!

Step: 1

Bring a large pot of water to a boil over high heat. Stir in the shell pasta, and return to a boil. Cook the pasta uncovered, until just slightly firm to the bite, about 13 minutes. Drain well.

Step: 2

Brown the ground beef in a large skillet; drain fat. Stir in the

Step: 3

and water; cook over low heat until thickened, about 5 minutes. Stir the refried beans and 3/4 cup Cheddar cheese into the taco meat. Spoon meat mixture into prepared pasta shells.

Step: 4

Spoon 1/4 cup salsa over the bottom of a 9x13 inch baking dish. Arrange filled shells over salsa. Spoon remaining salsa over shells.

Step: 5

Bake in preheated oven for 40 minutes. Remove from oven; sprinkle with sliced green onion and 1/4 cup shredded Cheddar cheese. Serve with sour cream.

Per Serving: 361 calories; protein 19.8g; carbohydrates 30.4g; fat 17.6g; cholesterol 60.5mg; sodium 956.7mg.

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