Cheesy Taco Stuffed Shells (Easy Family Dinner) - My Home Made Recipe

Ingredients

• 20 jumbo pasta shells, from about 12 oz (340 g) dry pasta
• 1 tablespoon kosher salt, for the pasta water
• 1 teaspoon olive oil, for the baking dish
• 1 lb (450 g) ground beef, 85 to 90 percent lean
• 1/2 cup finely diced yellow onion
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 packet (1 oz or 28 g) taco seasoning
• 1/2 cup water
• 1 cup thick red salsa, divided
• 4 oz (115 g) cream cheese, softened and cubed
• 1 cup (115 g) shredded cheddar cheese, divided
• 1 cup (115 g) shredded Monterey Jack cheese, divided
• 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro
• 2 scallions, thinly sliced
• Sour cream, diced tomato, or sliced black olives, optional