{"id":4645,"date":"2021-05-21T10:42:41","date_gmt":"2021-05-21T10:42:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thetableofspice.com\/?p=4645"},"modified":"2022-08-11T23:04:00","modified_gmt":"2022-08-11T23:04:00","slug":"queso-and-shells","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thetableofspice.com\/old\/queso-and-shells\/","title":{"rendered":"Queso and Shells"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Hi guys, I know its been a minute since I posted a recipe but I’m here with a another quick weeknight banger! You already know how I feel about any pasta recipe, I won’t share a pasta recipe unless its enough to knock your socks off. Sorry but I don’t believe in mediocre pasta dishes haha. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

This fiery taco shell dish is exactly what you think, spicy cheesy and Mexican fusion flavors. I personally hate mixing fusion dishes together especially when it comes to pasta but since I love spicy foods + cheese and Mexican food I thought why not combine my queso recipe with a pasta dish!! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Please check out my notes below in the recipe card for helpful tips and substitutes. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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If you make this dish, be sure to leave a comment and\/or give this recipe a rating! Above all, I love to hear from you guys and always do my best to respond to each and every comment. And of course, if you do make this recipe, don\u2019t forget to tag me on Instagram\u00a0@thetableofspice<\/a>\u00a0or hashtag\u00a0#thetableofspice<\/a>\u00a0or both! Looking through the photos of recipes you all have made is my favorite!<\/p>\n\n\n

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Fiery Taco Shells<\/h2>\n
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Prep Time<\/span>15 minutes<\/span><\/span> mins<\/span><\/span><\/div>
Cook Time<\/span>15 minutes<\/span><\/span> mins<\/span><\/span><\/div>
Total Time<\/span>30 minutes<\/span><\/span> mins<\/span><\/span><\/div><\/div>\n
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Course: <\/span>dinner, entree<\/span><\/div>
Cuisine: <\/span>American, Mexican<\/span><\/div>
Keyword: <\/span>cajun pasta, fiery shells, mexican shells, taco shells<\/span><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n
Author: <\/span>Sweta Patel<\/span><\/div>\n\n\n

Ingredients<\/h3>
  • 2<\/span> cups<\/span> cooked pasta shells <\/span><\/li>
  • 1<\/span> cup<\/span> milk <\/span><\/li>
  • 12<\/span> slices <\/span> American white cheese<\/span> *Boars Head White American cheese<\/span><\/li>
  • 3<\/span> tbsp<\/span> butter<\/span><\/li>
  • 1-2<\/span> serranos <\/span> chopped <\/span><\/li>
  • 1<\/span> small<\/span> onion<\/span> chopped <\/span><\/li>
  • 1<\/span> small<\/span> bell pepper (red or green)<\/span> chopped<\/span><\/li>
  • 4<\/span> cloves<\/span> garlic<\/span> minced <\/span><\/li>
  • 1<\/span> 10oz<\/span> rotel diced tomatoes with habaneros <\/span> *<\/span><\/li>
  • 1<\/span> canned chipotle pepper <\/span> *<\/span><\/li><\/ul><\/div>

    Spice Mix <\/h4>
    • \u00bd<\/span> tbsp<\/span> taco seasoning <\/span><\/li>
    • 1<\/span> tsp<\/span> salt <\/span> or to taste<\/span><\/li>
    • 1<\/span> tsp<\/span> crushed red pepper <\/span><\/li>
    • 1<\/span> tsp <\/span> oregano<\/span><\/li>
    • \u00bc<\/span> tsp<\/span> ground cumin<\/span><\/li>
    • \u00bc<\/span> tsp<\/span> black pepper<\/span><\/li>
    • \u00bd<\/span> tsp<\/span> garlic powder <\/span><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div>\n

      Instructions<\/h3>
      • Cook pasta accordingly to the directions on the back of the box.<\/span><\/div><\/li>
      • In a large skillet heat up the butter and add in chopped serrano and onions. Cook this for 2 mins and add in the bell peppers followed by the minced garlic and canned rotel tomatoes. Let this mixture cook for 3-4 min on high. <\/span><\/div><\/li>
      • Next add the chipotle pepper, and the spice mix. Stir everything together until all the spices are well combined. Next add in the milk and bring to a low simmer, turn stove to med low.<\/span><\/div><\/li>
      • One at a time add in the sliced cheese, whisk until cheese is melted and well incorporated. Next add in the cooked pasta and stir everything together, garnish with chopped cilantro and enjoy! <\/span><\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div>\n
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        Notes<\/h3>
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        • Chopped onion + bell pepper should roughly be 1\/3 cup each. You don’t want to add too much of bell peppers and onions because it will result into a dry pasta dish.<\/li>\n
        • If you don’t have adobe chipotle pepper, just add 1\/2 tbsp chipotle seasoning.\u00a0<\/li>\n
        • I used medium shells for this recipe and it was the perfect size, I only used half of an 16oz box.\u00a0<\/li>\n
        • Please only use Boars head white American cheese for this recipe, you can find this in your deli section of your grocery store. I do not recommend using shredded cheese for this recipe.<\/li>\n
        • If you don’t have canned rotel tomatoes you can just add 1 freshly diced tomato to replace it.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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