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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, and chopped pickles and tomatoes

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Total Time

Prep: 25 min. Bake: 25 min.

Makes

6 servings

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

Cheeseburger Stuffed Pasta Shells Recipe photo by Taste of Home

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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, and chopped pickles and 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.

Can you freeze Cheeseburger Stuffed Pasta Shells?

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.