This fun and flavorful twist on taco night brings all your favorite Mexican-inspired flavors into a cheesy, baked pasta dish. These Taco Stuffed Pasta Shells are loaded with seasoned ground beef, salsa, and melty cheese, then baked to perfection. It’s a hearty, crowd-pleasing meal that’s sure to become a family favorite.
Ingredients
20–25 jumbo pasta shells
1 pound ground beef
1 packet taco seasoning mix (or 2 tablespoons homemade taco seasoning)
1/2 cup water
1 cup salsa
1 cup canned black beans, drained and rinsed (optional)
1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese (or Mexican blend), divided
1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
1/2 cup sour cream
1/4 cup chopped green onions (optional)
Chopped cilantro, for garnish (optional)
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