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Mexican Shells Casserole

I got this recipe years ago in high school. After moving overseas and not being able to find the large pasta shells i adapted it. I have made this and sold it for fund raising for a military function and made a killing! It is great and quick and everyone loves it! hope you enjoy!

Steps

Preheat over to 350f.
Brown beef and drain fat.
Boil shells and drain.
In bowl , combine salsa or picante sauce , water , and tomato sauce.
Chop green pepper and add to sauce mixture along with 1 cup of the cheese and half the can of onions.
Add browned ground beef to this mixture along with prepared shells.
Pour entire mixture into 9x13-inch baking dish.
Cover with foil and bake for 30 minutes.
Remove from oven , remove foil and cover with the remaining cheese and crushed french fried onions.
Bake uncovered for another 5 minutes.
Serve with garlic toast and a salad !.

Ingredients

small shell pasta, ground beef, salsa, water, tomato sauce, green pepper, four-cheese mexican blend cheese, french-fried onions