Cheeseburger Stuffed Pasta Shells

Name: Cheeseburger Stuffed Pasta Shells
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 6 servings.
Ingredients: 18 uncooked jumbo pasta shells; 1-1/2 pounds lean ground beef (90% lean); 1 medium onion, chopped; 1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce; 1/2 cup ketchup; 1/4 cup prepared mustard; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; 1-1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided; Optional toppings: shredded lettuce, sliced pickles, chopped tomatoes

You could call this a comfort food mashup made in heaven. Jumbo stuffed pasta shells are loaded up with cheeseburger goodness in a dish that will soon become a family favorite. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen, Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Ingredients

18 uncooked jumbo pasta shells
1-1/2 pounds lean ground beef (90% lean)
1 medium onion, chopped
1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce
1/2 cup ketchup
1/4 cup prepared mustard
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1-1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided
Optional toppings: shredded lettuce, sliced pickles, chopped tomatoes

Directions

Preheat oven to 350°. Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain and rinse in cold water; drain again.
Meanwhile, in a large skillet, cook beef and onion over medium-high heat until beef is no longer pink, 6-8 minutes, breaking beef into crumbles; drain. Stir in tomato sauce, ketchup, mustard and pepper until blended. Stir in 3/4 cup shredded cheese.
Spoon about 2 tablespoons filling into each shell. Place in a greased 11x7-in. baking dish.
Bake, covered, until heated through, 12-15 minutes. Sprinkle with remaining cheese; bake, uncovered, until cheese is melted, about 5 minutes. If desired, serve with optional toppings.
Freeze option: Cool unbaked casserole; cover and freeze. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Remove from refrigerator 30 minutes before baking. Preheat oven to 350°. Cover casserole with foil; bake as directed, increasing time as necessary to heat through and for a thermometer inserted in center to read 165°. If desired, serve with optional toppings.

Nutrition Facts

3 stuffed shells: 431 calories, 20g fat (9g saturated fat), 99mg cholesterol, 673mg sodium, 31g carbohydrate (8g sugars, 2g fiber), 33g protein.

Originally published as Tacos in Pasta Shells in Fast Track 2019

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Kathvt

Jul 24, 2019

I know how people hate when you review but have changed a recipe. I did reduce the recipe in general across the board due to only 15 oz of burger. I added bacon and since we are garlic fraaks in this house I added garlic. It was still a bland meat mix so I added more spice - salt, basil, parsley, more pepper, onion powder oh and steak seasoning. To me it’s still a 3 - justvtoo bland. I dud follow the ratio for sharp cheddar, sauce, mustard and ketchup. It’s ok but probably won’t do it again.