Taco Stuffed Pasta Shells

By froggyess

Ingredients

• 10 oz uncooked jumbo pasta shells, cooked, drained
• 1 1/2 lb lean (at least 80%) ground beef
• 1 pouch (8 oz) Old El Paso® roasted tomato Mexican cooking sauce
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 1/4 cups diced tomatoes
• 2 1/2 cups shredded Mexican cheese blend (10 oz)
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro

Preparation

Step 1

Heat oven to 350°F. Cook and drain pasta shells as directed on box.

Meanwhile, in 12-inch skillet, cook beef over medium-high heat 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until thoroughly cooked. Add cooking sauce and salt; mix well to combine. Add 1/2 cup of the tomatoes and 1/2 cup of the cheese; stir well.

Using about 1 heaping tablespoon beef mixture in each, fill cooked pasta shells; place in ungreased 13x9-inch (3-quart) glass baking dish. Sprinkle remaining 3/4 cup tomatoes and chopped cilantro over filled shells. Top evenly with remaining 2 cups cheese.

Bake 15 minutes or until cheese is melted.

To reheat the stuffed pasta shells, cover in foil and reheat in a preheated 350°F oven for about 10 minutes.

Serve with Mexican rice and refried beans. Top with hot sauce if you prefer some heat.