Aleas Enchilada Stuffed Pasta Shells Recipes

ENCHILADA STUFFED SHELLS

Steps:

• Cook pasta according to package directions; drain and rinse in cold water. In a nonstick skillet, cook turkey over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. Stir in enchilada sauce and seasonings; set aside., Place a rounded teaspoonful of refried beans in each pasta shell, then fill with turkey mixture. Place in an 11x7-in. baking dish coated with cooking spray., Cover and bake at 350° for 25 minutes. Uncover; sprinkle with cheese. Bake 5 minutes longer or until cheese is melted.

STUFFED PASTA SHELLS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°. Combine cheeses and spinach; stuff into shells. Arrange in a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Pour spaghetti sauce over the shells. Cover and bake until heated through, about 30 minutes. If desired, sprinkle with Parmesan cheese after baking.

ENCHILADA-INSPIRED STUFFED SHELLS RECIPE BY TASTY

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350˚F (180˚C).
• In a skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat and cook onions, garlic, and peppers until translucent.
• Add ground beef and taco seasoning, and cook until browned.
• Fill cooked shells with beef and place in a baking dish.
• Pour enchilada sauce over the stuffed shells and cover with cheese.
• Bake for 15 minutes or until cheese is browned.
• Enjoy!

ENCHILADA STUFFED SHELLS RECIPE BY TASTY

Steps:

• Bring water to a boil. Cook the pasta shells until al dente. Drain, rinse with cold water, and set aside to cool.
• Pour the oil in a pan, then add the onions and cook on medium heat until softened. Add the green chiles, chicken, and spices and stir to combine. Cook on low heat for an additional 3-4 minutes.
• Place chicken mixture in a bowl. Add ricotta, queso fresco, and monterey jack and stir until all ingredients are well combined.
• Stuff each shell with a large spoonful of the mixture.
• Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
• Coat the bottom of a baking dish with a thin layer of green enchilada sauce. Place the pasta shells in the dish in a single layer.
• Cover with the rest of the enchilada sauce and some additional queso fresco and monterey jack.
• Bake for 30 minutes (or until the cheese has melted and the sauce begins to bubble around the edges). Top with scallions.
• Enjoy!

ENCHILADA STUFFED SHELLS

Steps:

• Cook pasta according to package directions; drain. In a nonstick skillet, cook turkey over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. Stir in enchilada sauce and seasonings; set aside.
• Place a rounded teaspoonful of refried beans in each pasta shell, then fill with turkey mixture. Place in an 11-in. x 7-in. x 2-in. baking dish coated with nonstick cooking spray.
• Cover and bake at 350° for 25 minutes. Uncover; sprinkle with cheese. Bake 5 minutes longer or until cheese is melted.

LASAGNA-STUFFED SHELLS

Steps:

• Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat; add 1/2 of the ground beef with a big pinch of salt and pepper and cook until the beef is seared and crumbly, about 5 minutes. Remove beef from the pan and cook the remainder. Set all meat aside.
• Lower the heat to medium-low and add 1 tablespoon olive oil and the onion. Saute until aromatic, about 2 minutes. Add tomato paste and oregano, followed by the ground beef and one jar of sauce. Stir to combine and reduce to a simmer. Add salt and pepper to taste.
• Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
• Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add shells and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 9 minutes. Strain; feel free to reserve some pasta water to add to the sauce if you like.
• Heat the remaining tablespoon of oil in another pan over medium heat and add the garlic. Saute until lightly golden. Transfer garlic to a mixing bowl with ricotta, mozzarella, spinach, basil, and lemon zest and juice. Add salt to taste.
• Pour remaining tomato sauce into a 9x13-inch baking dish. Spoon the cheese mixture into the shells followed by the meat mixture. As you finish stuffing each shell, place it in the sauce. Top with Parmesan cheese.
• Bake in the preheated oven until the shells are hot in the center and the mozzarella cheese is melted and bubbly, 25 to 30 minutes.

SPICY ENCHILADA-STUFFED SHELLS

Steps:

• Heat oven to 350ºF.
• Cook pasta shells as directed on package, omitting salt. Meanwhile, cook ground beef and chorizo in large skillet on medium heat until done, stirring frequently; drain.
• Mix enchilada sauce and salsa until blended. Spread 1/2 cup enchilada sauce mixture onto bottom of 13x9-inch baking dish sprayed with cooking spray. Add 1 cup of the remaining enchilada sauce mixture to meat mixture in skillet; stir in beans and 1 cup cheese.
• Drain pasta shells; fill with meat mixture. Place, filled sides up, in prepared baking dish; sprinkle with remaining cheese. Drizzle with remaining enchilada sauce mixture; cover.
• Bake 30 min. or until heated through.

ALEA'S ENCHILADA STUFFED PASTA SHELLS

Steps:

• Put a large pot of water on to boil. Once it begins boiling add shells and cook according to the package directions.
• While the water is heating, cook hamburger and onion over a medium flame until hamburger is browned.
• Add taco seasoning, beans, and diced tomatoes. Be sure to add the juice from the diced tomatoes too. Simmer over low heat for about 5 minutes. Remove from heat, set aside and let cool while the shells cook. Once the meat mixture is close to room temperature, add 2 cups of cheese and mix well.
• In a small bowl, combine tomato sauce and salsa. Spoon 1/2 cup of tomato sauce mixture into each 13 x 9 inch baking dish.
• Preheat oven to 350°F.
• After the shells have been drained, spoon meat mixture into each shell and place it in a baking dish.
• After the shells have been filled. Spoon 1/2 cup of the tomato sauce mixture over the shells in each baking dish.
• Cover one baking dish with foil and bake at 350°F for 25 minutes. Remove foil, sprinkle with remaining cheese, and bake for another 5 minutes.
• If you are taking this to another family, you can cover the dish with foil and put the baking directions on a sticky not on top of the foil.
• This is also a great OAMC meal. If you are not taking the meal to another family, cover one baking dish with plastic wrap and freeze. Defrost in the refrigerator on the day you want to cook the stuffed shells for dinner. Then bake as directed.
• I serve Enchilada Stuffed Pasta Shells with a garden salad and Mexican Rice.