Mexican Stuffed Pasta Shells

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Mexican Stuffed Pasta Shells
55 min.
6
408kcal

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Are you ready to take your taste buds on a delightful journey to Mexico? Our Mexican Stuffed Pasta Shells are the perfect fusion of Italian comfort and bold Mexican flavors, making them a popular choice for any meal. Whether you're looking for a satisfying main course, a hearty lunch, or a delicious side dish, this recipe has you covered.

Imagine tender jumbo pasta shells filled with a savory mixture of lean ground beef, creamy cheese, and zesty chili powder, all topped with a rich taco sauce. The combination of textures—from the creamy filling to the crunchy corn chips sprinkled on top—creates a mouthwatering experience that will leave everyone asking for seconds.

Not only is this dish a feast for the senses, but it’s also quick and easy to prepare, taking just 55 minutes from start to finish. With a generous serving size of six, it’s perfect for family gatherings or casual get-togethers with friends. Plus, with each serving clocking in at around 408 calories, you can indulge without the guilt.

So, gather your ingredients and get ready to impress your loved ones with this delightful Mexican-inspired dish. Your kitchen will be filled with enticing aromas, and your dining table will be the center of attention as everyone digs into these flavorful stuffed pasta shells!

Ingredients

  • 1.5 teaspoons chili powder 
  • ounces monterrey jack cheese shredded
  • 0.5 cup corn chips crushed
  • ounces cream cheese 
  •  spring onion sliced
  • 0.8 cup sauce 
  • 12 jumbo elbow pasta uncooked
  • pound ground beef lean
  • medium onion finely chopped
  • 0.5 cup cream sour

Equipment

  • frying pan
  • oven
  • baking pan

Directions

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

Nutrition Facts

Calories408kcal
Protein25.04%
Fat46.47%
Carbs28.49%

Properties

Glycemic Index
25.83
Glycemic Load
5.55
Inflammation Score
-6
Nutrition Score
14.954347817794%

Flavonoids

Isorhamnetin
0.92mg
Kaempferol
0.23mg
Myricetin
0.01mg
Quercetin
4.58mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:407.9kcal
20.39%
Fat:20.93g
32.19%
Saturated Fat:10.49g
65.59%
Carbohydrates:28.86g
9.62%
Net Carbohydrates:27.37g
9.95%
Sugar:9.56g
10.62%
Cholesterol:89.32mg
29.77%
Sodium:617.49mg
26.85%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:25.38g
50.75%
Selenium:28.73µg
41.05%
Zinc:4.95mg
33.02%
Vitamin B12:1.92µg
32.03%
Phosphorus:317.58mg
31.76%
Vitamin B3:4.66mg
23.28%
Calcium:206.01mg
20.6%
Vitamin B6:0.4mg
19.97%
Vitamin K:18.92µg
18.02%
Vitamin B2:0.29mg
17.15%
Iron:2.5mg
13.91%
Vitamin A:683.49IU
13.67%
Potassium:424.39mg
12.13%
Manganese:0.24mg
11.84%
Magnesium:42.87mg
10.72%
Vitamin E:1.24mg
8.28%
Vitamin B5:0.81mg
8.14%
Copper:0.14mg
7.13%
Fiber:1.5g
6%
Folate:21.82µg
5.45%
Vitamin B1:0.07mg
4.86%
Vitamin C:3.04mg
3.68%
Vitamin D:0.19µg
1.26%