Mexican stuffed pasta shells (recipe)

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Mexican stuffed pasta shells (recipe)
NameMexican stuffed pasta shells
IngredientsJumbo pasta shells Onion Ground beef Chili powder Cream cheese Monterey jack cheese Green onions with tops Sour cream
Cooktime (in hours)0.5
Preptime (in hours)0.333333333
Totaltime (in hours)0.833333333
Keto friendlinessKeto friendly
Calories305.4
Fat22.2
Protein20.4
Carbohydrate5.3
Fiber0.7
Net carbohydrates4.6
Sugar2.9
Saturated fat11.2
Cholesterol (mg)83.8
Sodium409.5
Servings6
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Mexican stuffed pasta shells (recipe) is a keto friendly food item with net carbohydrates of about 4-5 per serving.

Recipe instructions

  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 bake20 minute Remove the pan from oven. Sprinkle cheese (and corn chips if desired) over shells. Bakeuncovered 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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    Food tags
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Prep Time in Hours and Mins:50M

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