Taco-Stuffed Pasta Shells

Jumbo pasta shells are filled with a rich, creamy blend of seasoned ground beef and cream cheese, then finished with melted cheese for a fun, Tex-Mex twist on stuffed shells—perfect for taco night.

Taco Stuffed Shells

Ingredients

Ingredient	Amount
Jumbo pasta shells	8 oz
Ground beef	1 lb
Taco seasoning	1 packet
Cream cheese	5 oz
Chopped green onions	1/4 cup
Shredded taco blend cheese	1 cup
Minced garlic	1 tsp
Salsa	1/4 cup

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How to Make Taco Stuffed Shells

Step 1: Cook the Pasta

Boil the 8 oz of jumbo shells until they’re just al dente. Drain them and rinse with cold water so they don’t stick together.

Step 2: Preheat & Brown the Meat

Set the oven to 350°F (175°C).
In a skillet over medium-high heat, cook the pound of ground beef until no pink remains. Drain off any extra grease.

Step 3: Add the Garlic

Stir in the teaspoon of minced garlic and cook for another 30 seconds to release its aroma.

Step 4: Prepare the Filling

Add the taco seasoning packet, the 5 oz cream cheese, and the 1/4 cup of salsa. Mix until the cream cheese melts and everything is fully combined. Let the filling cool slightly before stuffing.

Step 5: Stuff & Bake

Spoon the beef mixture into each cooked shell. Arrange the filled shells in a greased 9×13-inch baking dish.
Sprinkle 1 cup of shredded taco cheese blend on top and bake for 15–20 minutes, until the cheese is fully melted and bubbling.

Step 6: Garnish & Serve

Finish with the 1/4 cup of chopped green onions and serve while warm.