Taco Stuffed Pasta Shells Recipe

Name: Taco Stuffed Pasta Shells
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 20 RITZ Crackers; 1/2 cup milk; 1 lb. ground beef, cooked, drained; 1 container (16 oz.) BREAKSTONE'S or KNUDSEN Cottage Cheese; 1 can (14-1/2 oz.) Mexican-style diced tomatoes, drained Safeway 1 lb For $1.29 thru 02/09; 1 egg; 1/2 cup cilantro, divided; 1 cup tomato sauce; 1 cup salsa; 1 pkg. (12 oz.) jumbo shell macaroni, cooked, drained; 1-1/2 cups KRAFT Mexican Style Shredded Cheese

Servings: persons

20 RITZ Crackers
1/2 cup milk
1 lb. ground beef, cooked, drained
1 container (16 oz.) BREAKSTONE'S or KNUDSEN Cottage Cheese
1 can (14-1/2 oz.) Mexican-style diced tomatoes, drained Safeway 1 lb For $1.29 thru 02/09
1 egg
1/2 cup cilantro, divided
1 cup tomato sauce
1 cup salsa
1 pkg. (12 oz.) jumbo shell macaroni, cooked, drained
1-1/2 cups KRAFT Mexican Style Shredded Cheese

1
Preheat oven to 350F.
2
Place crackers in bowl with milk; let stand 2 min.
3
or until softened.
4
Add meat, cottage cheese, tomatoes, egg and 1/3 cup of the cilantro; mix well.
5
Combine tomato sauce and salsa.
6
Pour 1/2 cup of the tomato sauce mixtue on bottom of 13x9-inch baking dish.
7
Stuff each shell with 2 Tbsp.
8
meat mixture; place in dish.
9
Spoon any remaining meat mixture over shells.
10
Top with remaining tomato sauce mixture and shredded cheese.
11
Cover with foil.
12
Bake 30 min.
13
or until cheese is melted and shells are heated through.
14
Let stand 5 min.
15
before serving.
16
Garnish with remaining cilantro.

579

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Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 20 RITZ Crackers, 1/2 cup milk, 1 lb. ground beef, cooked, drained, 1 container (16 oz.) BREAKSTONE'S or KNUDSEN Cottage Cheese, and more.

Yes, Taco Stuffed Pasta Shells falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Taco Stuffed Pasta Shells

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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