Cook pasta shells according to directions.  Preheat oven to 350°F. In a bowl, combine tomato sauce, picante sauce and one cup of water. Set aside. Brown meat with onions, salt and pepper.Add green chilies, 1/2-cup of cheese, half a can of onion rings and ½ cup of prepared sauce.

 

Stuff shells with meat mixture. Pour remaining sauce over shells. Bake uncovered for 30 minutes.  Sprinkle remaining onion rings and cheese over the top. Bake for 5 minutes, or until cheese is bubbly.

 

This recipe can be converted to a casserole by omitting the large pasta shells and replacing with a 12-ounce bag of medium-small pasta shells.  Instead of stuffing shells, mix meat mixture with cooked small shells. Follow the rest of the original recipe.

 

Serves  6