Mexican Stuffed Pasta Shells Recipe

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Mexican Stuffed Pasta Shells
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  1. Fill a large pot about half full of water. Add 1/2 tsp of salt if desired. Cover and heat over high heat until the water is boiling rapidly. Add pasta shells. Heat to boiling again. Boil uncovered 11 to 13 min, stirring frequently, until tender. While the water is heating and the pasta shells are cooking, continue.
  2. Peel and chop onion. Cook groud beef and onion in a skillet over medium heat until beef is brown, drain any excess fat.
  3. Stir the chili powder, cream cheese, and 1/4 cup of the taco sauce into the beef in skillet. Heat over medium low heat 2-3 min, stirring occasionally, until cheese is melted. Remove from heat.
  4. Heat oven to 350'. Spray casserole or baking dish with cooking spray.
  5. Drain the pasta shells in a strainer. Fill the shells with beef mixture. About 2 tablespoons. Place filled shells in pan. Pour rest of 1/2 cup taco sauce over the shells.
  6. Cover with aluminium foil and bake 20 minute Remove the pan from oven. Sprinkle cheese (and corn chips if desired) over shells. Bake uncovered about 10 min longer or until cheese is melted. Peel and slice the green onions. Garnish pasta shells with sour cream and green onions, if desired,.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 562.1 Kcal (2353 kJ)
Calories from fat 352.01 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 39.11g 60%
Cholesterol 127.69mg 43%
Sodium 663.22mg 28%
Potassium 595.77mg 13%
Total Carbs 19.26g 6%
Sugars 3.08g 12%
Dietary Fiber 2.34g 9%
Protein 34.75g 69%
Vitamin C 3.1mg 5%
Vitamin A 0.4mg 13%
Iron 2.7mg 15%
Calcium 402.1mg 40%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 214.17 Kcal (897 kJ)
Calories from fat 134.12 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 14.9g 60%
Cholesterol 48.65mg 43%
Sodium 252.7mg 28%
Potassium 227mg 13%
Total Carbs 7.34g 6%
Sugars 1.18g 12%
Dietary Fiber 0.89g 9%
Protein 13.24g 69%
Vitamin C 1.2mg 5%
Vitamin A 0.2mg 13%
Iron 1mg 15%
Calcium 153.2mg 40%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 14
    Points
  • 15
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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