Cheesy Taco Stuffed Shells

If you love tacos and you love a good cheesy pasta bake, get ready for Taco Stuffed Shells. This is one of those recipes that proves you don’t have to choose between two comfort-food favorites. Full Printable Recipe and Details: https://spinachandbacon.com/2026/08/11/cheesy-and-delicious-taco-stuffed-shells/ INGREDIENTS 1 box jumbo pasta shells 1.5 lbs ground beef 2 cloves garlic 2 tbsp taco seasoning 1/4 cup water 1.5 cups salsa choose your favorite 2 cups shredded Mexican blend cheese Toppings (optional) sour cream guacamole cilantro tomatoes INSTRUCTIONS Preheat your oven to 350F Boil the pasta in salted water. Cook your meat in 2 tbsp of olive oil. Once the meat is halfway cooked, add in 2.5 tablespoons of taco seasoning and a 1/4 cup of water. Once the meat is cooked, turn off the heat and stir in half the shredded cheese and 1/2 cup of salsa. Add 1 cup of salsa to the bottom of a 9×13 baking dish. Stuff your shells with 1 or 1.5 tablespoons of meat filling. Add them to the baking dish and top with remaining 1 cup of cheese. Bake for 25 minutes submitted by /u/ErinAronowitz [link] [comments]