And, I think I did it! How awesome would these be as single serve appetizers at a party where guests can simply just grab a shell and eat it as an appetizer? Grab a shell, a fork, a plate. But I wanted to make something a bit fancier than just homemade mac and cheese and I was hoping to make little single-serve mac and cheese bites that aren’t made in a cupcake pan. If I’m sick or feeling down, macaroni and cheese is what I turn to. Or making a pizza flavored mozzarella cheese dip for mozzarella sticks. Like making an apple pie milkshake that tastes like apple pie AND has a mini apple pie on top. I don’t know what it is, but I love stuffing food into a similar food. Yes! That’s cheese covered pasta stuffed into BIGGER PASTA and covered with even MORE CHEESE! Basically, comfort food stuffed into a bigger comfort food. Step 5.cover, reduce the heat to simmer, and cook until the pasta shells are tender.Are you ready for this? Macaroni and Cheese Stuffed Jumbo Shells. Step 4.Add the remaining ingredients to the skillet. Stir in chili powder, cream cheese and 1/2 cup taco sauce until blended. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, cook and crumble beef over medium-high heat until no longer pink, 6-8 minutes. Drain and rinse in cold water drain again. Step 3.Stir the browned pasta into the cooked ground beef. Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain, then immediately run under cold water to stop cooking. Add pasta shells and cook until al dente, per package instructions. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Step 2.While the ground beef is cooking, brown the shell pasta in the oil in a separate skillet. Preheat oven to 350F and lightly spritz a 9×13' baking dish with non-stick spray. Add pepper and perfect seasoning and stir. Step 1.Brown the ground beef in a large deep-sided skillet until cooked through. How to make Pasta Shells with Ground Beef: Garlic powder and onion powder to taste.If you wish to serve this dish without salad or bread, you can opt to serve it with another vegetable, with a dollop of sour cream on top, or even with feta cheese added.You can serve pasta shells with ground beef with salad and garlic bread, for lunch or dinner for your family or another group.You could top the dish with shredded cheese to give it a step up in flavor. You could use a different pasta, you can trade out the meat for Sausage or turkey. They are large enough to hold the flavor of the meat and sauce without being too large. I prefer to use the small shells for this great meal. Stuff each jumbo shell with the chicken mixture and place in the prepared baking dish. In a large bowl, mix together the chicken, ranch seasoning, buffalo sauce, cream cheese, ½ cup of mozzarella cheese, and pepper until well combined. What size shells should I be using for this dish? Spray a 9×13-inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray. It’s easy to make, and it’s something that is a complete meal alone, or you can add a salad and some buttered bread. I love pasta shells with ground beef because it’s hearty, filling, and so delicious that I can eat it three days in a row. Why I Love Pasta Shells with Ground Beef? Scroll to bottom for printable recipe card. This recipe is easy to follow and will leave you with a delicious, hearty meal. The pasta shells are lightly browned in a skillet before combining the ingredients together. The family is going to love this dish and be asking for more. When you serve up Pasta Shells with Ground Beef you are serving a dish that says “I love you!” The tender perfect pasta shells that hold in sauce and bits of beef ensure that you have great flavor in every forkful. NOTE: By saving this recipe, you agree to join our weekly recipes newsletter.
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