New recipe of the week #2!

Taco Stuffed Shells

Rated: Submitted By: JenniferLL Photo By: Joe in Phoenix Prep Time: 20 Minutes Cook Time: 1 Hour Ready In: 1 Hour 20 Minutes Servings: 8

Ingredients:

16 jumbo pasta shells 1 pound ground beef 1 (1.25 ounce) pkg taco seasoning mix 1 cup water 1 (16 ounce) can refried beans

3/4 cup shredded cheese 1 (16 ounce) jar salsa, divided 1/4 cup sliced green onion (optional) 1/4 cup shredded cheese 1/2 cup sour cream (optional)

Directions:

1.	Bring a large pot of water to a boil over high heat. Stir in the shell pasta, and return to a boil. Cook the pasta uncovered, until just slightly firm to the bite, about 13 minutes. Drain well.
2.	Brown the ground beef in a large skillet; drain fat. Stir in the taco seasoning and water; cook over low heat until thickened, about 5 minutes. Stir the refried beans and 3/4 cup cheese into the taco meat. Spoon meat mixture into prepared pasta shells.
3.	Spoon 1/4 cup salsa over the bottom of a 9x13 inch baking dish. Arrange filled shells over salsa. Spoon remaining salsa over shells and sprinkle with 1/4 c. shredded cheese.
4.	Bake in preheated oven for 40 minutes. Remove from oven; sprinkle with sliced green onion. Serve with sour cream. At our house we LOVE Mexican and this was delicious! You could also serve with taco "fixings" - lettuce, chopped tomatoes, black olives, etc.