Taco-Stuffed Pasta Shells

This is one of my family’s favorite meals! I got this recipe for Taco-Stuffed Pasta Shells out of a magazine almost 10 years ago and my family loves it! I made it again on Saturday and Ethan ate 6 or 7 shells! I love finding something that my kids love to eat!

Ingredients:

1 box of dried jumbo pasta shells, cooked according to package directions, rinsed and drained
1 pound ground beef

1 package (1.25 ounces) Taco Seasoning Mix

1 cup of water
1 can (16-ounce) can refried beans
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese – divided
1 jar chunky salsa – divided
1/4 cup sliced green onions
Sour cream (optional)

1. Preheat oven to 350°. Spread 1/4 cup salsa over bottom of casserole dish.
   
2. Cook beef in large skillet until brown; drain.
   
3. Add seasoning mix and water; cook over low heat for 5 minutes or until thickened.
   
4. Add beans and 3/4 cup cheese; mix well.
   
5. Fill pasta shells with beef mixture; place on baking dish, filled side up.
   
6. Spoon remaining salsa over shells; top with remaining cheese.
7. Cover with foil. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until heated through. Sprinkle with green onions and remaining cheese. Serve with sour cream.