Tacos in Pasta Shells
This recipe was found at RecipeLink.com.
- 18 jumbo pasta shells
- 2 Tbsp (1/4-stick) butter
- 1-1/4 lbs. ground beef
- 3 oz. cream cheese with chives
- 1 Tbsp. chili powder
- 1/4 tsp. salt
- 1 c. taco sauce
- 1 c. Cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1 c. Monterey Jack cheese, shredded
- 1-1/2 c. tortilla chips, crushed
Preheat oven to 350°F.
Cook the pasta shells in water to cover in a saucepan; drain. Toss with the butter.
Brown the ground beef in a skillet, stirring until crumbly. Stir in the cream cheese,
chili powder and salt. Simmer for 5 minutes. Spoon into the pasta shells. Arrange in
a 9x13-inch baking dish. Pour the taco sauce over the pasta shells. Bake for 15 minutes.
Sprinkle with the Cheddar cheese, Monterey Jack cheese and tortilla chips. Bake, uncovered,
for 15 minutes longer. Garnish with chopped green onion tops and parsley sprigs.
Serves 4-6. Delicious served warm with ham.
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