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Mexican Stuffed Pasta Shells

Cuisine: Mexican
Type: Rice
Serves: 4 people

Recipe Ingredients

6 oz 170gJumbo pasta shells
1 tablespoon 15mlVegetable oil
1 tablespoon 15mlOnion - chopped (medium)
1   Garlic - minced
16 oz 454gVegetarian refried beans
1 tablespoon 15mlChile powder
1 teaspoon 5mlGround cumin
  Hot red pepper sauce - to taste
2 1/2 oz 71gSliced black olives
6 oz 170gShredded Monterey Jack cheese
  Salsa for serving

Recipe Instructions

1. Cook shells according to package directions.

2. Meanwhile, heat oil in a medium skillet over medium heat. Add onion and garlic, cook, stirring often, until they begin to soften, 4 minutes. Add beans and seasonings. Cook until heated through, 1 minute.

3. Drain pasta, shaking to remove as much moisture as possible. Fill with bean mixture. Arrange in a shallow casserole that is just large enough to hold shells. Sprinkle with olives and cheese. Broil 6 inches from heat source just until the cheese melts, about 1 minute.

Source:
Vegetarian Fast and Fancy Cookbook

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