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20-Minute Enchilada-Stuffed Pasta Shells That Wow Every Time

Enchilada-Stuffed Pasta Shells
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A flavorful dish combining pasta shells stuffed with enchilada fillings, baked to perfection.

Ingredients

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  • 20 jumbo pasta shells
  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1 cup enchilada sauce
  • 1/2 cup diced onions
  • 1/2 cup diced bell peppers
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 1/4 cup chopped cilantro

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F.
  2. Cook pasta shells according to package instructions, then drain.
  3. Brown ground beef in a skillet over medium heat.
  4. Add onions, bell peppers, cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper. Cook until vegetables soften.
  5. Remove from heat and mix in half the cheese and cilantro.
  6. Stuff cooked pasta shells with the beef mixture.
  7. Place stuffed shells in a baking dish and pour enchilada sauce over them.
  8. Sprinkle remaining cheese on top.
  9. Bake for 20 minutes or until cheese melts and bubbles.

Notes

  • Use ground chicken or turkey for a lighter version.
  • Add black beans for extra protein.
  • Top with sour cream or avocado before serving.

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