Taco Stuffed Pasta Bake

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Taco Stuffed Pasta Bake




Ingredients

1 box jumbo shells (around 20-24 shells)

1-2 TBS butter

1 onion, diced

1 lb ground beef

3 TBS taco easoning (or 1 1/2 pkg taco seasoning)

1 jar salsa (divided)

1/2 can corn

1/2 cup shredded mexican blend cheese

1/2 cup shredded cheese (for top )

5-6 green onions, sliced (garnish)


Instructions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Cook jumbo shells per instructions on package, rinse under cool water. This will allow easier handling while stuffing them. Set aside.


Meanwhile, in a large skillet, sautee diced onion with butter over medium heat.

Once onions are softened, add ground beef and cook until completely browned. Drain any fat.


Add taco seasoning, 3/4 jar of salsa, corn and cheese. Mix well.


In a casserole baking dish, add the rest of the jar of salsa and spread to cover bottom of dish.


Open up each cooked pasta shell and place 1-2 TBS of meat mixture into them. Place in baking dish. Sprinkle with 1/2 cup shredded cheese.


Place in preheated oven uncovered for 15-20 minutes until cheese is completely melted.


Sprinkle with sliced green onions, if desired. Serve right away.