Tacos in Pasta Shells Recipe

Name: Tacos in Pasta Shells
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 14 lbs ground beef; 1 (3 ounce) package cream cheese with chives, cubed and softened; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon chili powder; 18 jumbo pasta shells, cooked, rinsed and drained; 2 tablespoons butter, melted; 1 cup prepared taco sauce; 8 ounces shredded cheddar cheese; 8 ounces shredded monterey jack cheese; 1 ½ cups crushed tortilla chips; 1 cup sour cream (low fat may be used); 3 green onions, chopped

Servings: persons

1 14 lbs ground beef
1 (3 ounce) package cream cheese with chives, cubed and softened
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon chili powder
18 jumbo pasta shells, cooked, rinsed and drained
2 tablespoons butter, melted
1 cup prepared taco sauce
8 ounces shredded cheddar cheese
8 ounces shredded monterey jack cheese
1 ½ cups crushed tortilla chips
1 cup sour cream (low fat may be used)
3 green onions, chopped

1
Cook beef in large skillet over medium/high heat until brown, stirring to separate meat.
2
Drain fat.
3
Reduce heat to medium/low.
4
Add cream cheese, salt and chili powder.
5
Simmer 5 minutes.
6
Toss shells with melted butter; fill with beef mixture.
7
Arrange shells in a 13x9 pan that has been sprayed with a cooking spray such as Pam.
8
Pour taco sauce over each shell.
9
Cover with foil and bake in preheated 350 degree oven 15 minutes.
10
Uncover and top with Cheddar cheese, Monterey Jack cheese and chips.
11
Bake 15 minutes more or until bubbly.
12
Top with sour cream, green onions, lettuce, tomatoes and sliced black olives.
13
Serve with a green salad, crusty bread and your choice of wine.
14
enjoy!

2470

kcal

Calories

Fat

345

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 14 lbs ground beef, 1 (3 ounce) package cream cheese with chives, cubed and softened, 1 teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon chili powder, and more.

Yes, Tacos in Pasta Shells falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Tacos in Pasta Shells

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