Air Fryer Taco Stuffed Pasta Shells Recipes

AIR FRYER TACO STUFFED PASTA SHELLS

Steps:

• In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook pasta shells according to package instructions. Shells should be fully cooked, not al dente. Drain pasta and rinse with cool water.
• Cupping a pasta shell in your palm, place about a tablespoon of the carnitas into the shell. Wedge a stick of cheese over the carnitas.
• Wrap a second shell over the open side of stuffed shell to form a "lid."
• Spray the bottom of the air fryer basket with nonstick cooking spray.
• Set the stuffed shells in the basket of the air fryer, leaving just a bit of space between each shell.
• Continue assembling the stuffed shells. Once the air fryer basket is filled, you can begin cooking the batch.
• Spray the tops and exposed sides of the stuffed shells in the basket. Cook at 400°F for 13 minutes until the shells are crispy and light golden brown.
• Remove shells from the basket and keep warm while cooking the remaining batches.

TACO STUFFED SHELLS

Steps:

• 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.
• 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 Cheddar cheese into the taco meat. Spoon meat mixture into prepared pasta shells.
• Spoon 1/4 cup salsa over the bottom of a 9x13 inch baking dish. Arrange filled shells over salsa. Spoon remaining salsa over shells.
• Bake in preheated oven for 40 minutes. Remove from oven; sprinkle with sliced green onion and 1/4 cup shredded Cheddar cheese. Serve with sour cream.