Mexi Shells


Course : Pasta
Serves: 6
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Ingredients:


18 pieces jumbo pasta shells -- uncooked

3/4 pound ground beef

1 small onion -- chopped

1 tablespoons cilantro -- fresh, chopped

4 ounces green chilies -- chop and drain

15 ounces chili beans in sauce

32 ounces salsa

1 cup monterey jack -- shredded
 

Preparation / Directions:


Heat oven to 350. Cook and drain pasta shells as directed on package. While shells are cooking, cook beef and onion in 2-quart saucepan over medium heat 8 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until beef is brown; drain. Stir in cilantro, cumin, chilies and beans. Spread 1 cup of the salsa in ungreased rectangular baking dish, 13 x 9". Spoon about 1 1/2 T. beef mixture into each shell. Place shells, filled side up, on salsa in dish. Pour remaining salsa evenly over shells. Sprinkle with cheese. Cover and bake 30 minutes. Uncover and let stand 10 minutes before serving. Note: For a bit more spice, use 1 jalapeno chili, seeded and chopped instead of the green chilies.

 

Nutritional Information:

315 Calories (kcal); 16g Total Fat; (44% calories from fat); 15g Protein; 29g Carbohydrate; 48mg Cholesterol; 698mg Sodium


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