Tacos in Pasta Shells Recipe
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Tacos in Pasta Shells

By: grannycancook  
"This recipe has a Mexican flavor and is tasty and easy to make. It is great anytime; kids and adults will love it. Garnish with sliced tomatoes, lettuce and ripe olives, if desired."

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Prep Time:
30 Min
Cook Time:
30 Min
Ready In:
1 Hr

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Original Recipe Yield 6 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 1 1/4 pounds lean ground beef
  • 1 (3 ounce) package cream cheese
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 18 jumbo pasta shells
  • 2 tablespoons butter, melted
  • 1 cup taco sauce
  • 1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
  • 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
  • 1 1/2 cups crushed tortilla chips
  • 1 cup sour cream

Directions

  1. In a large skillet, brown beef over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. Add cream cheese, salt and chili powder; mix and simmer for 5 minutes.
  2. Meanwhile, bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain. Toss cooked shells in butter.
  3. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  4. Fill shells with beef mixture and arrange in a 9x13 inch baking dish; pour taco sauce over shells. Cover with foil and bake in preheated oven for 15 minutes.
  5. Remove dish from oven and top with Cheddar cheese, Monterey Jack cheese and tortilla chips; return dish to oven to cook for 15 minutes more.
  6. Top with sour cream and onions; serve.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 735 | Total Fat: 44.2g | Cholesterol: 136mg

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on May 20, 2009 by CookinBug aka JL86 Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)
Fantastic! I did use Neufatchel cheese and a little more than called for. I also added a few... MORE
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Reviewed on Jun. 15, 2009 by Judi 
A wonderfully creative twist and addition to basic Mexican cuisine! This is one creative cook... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 12, 2003 by whatarat 
Yummy! I tweeked the recipe just a little. I substituted a package of taco seasoning for the... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 4, 2007 by CLOVERDALE1 
We loved this and it was better the next day. I didn't have taco sauce so I whizzed salsa in... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 10, 2009 by lsimon99 
I subbed a bit because I stubbornly refuse to measure ingredients. I used the full 8 oz of... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 29, 2009 by red1190 
I'm giving this 4 stars based on the concept. I changed some things to add flavor because I... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 4, 2009 by Dave 
An excellent quickie!! I left out the chips and used manicotti tubes instead of shells. Then I... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 24, 2002 by XYZWYATT 
I cooked this recipe as is. It easy to prepare and didn't take long to clean up. Everyone... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 29, 2002 by Cindy 
Suggestions: I used double the taco sauce. Also it seems very important to soften the cream... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 19, 2008 by LEXI70 
We liked this. I did use taco seasoning in the meat mixture. I think it had great flavor. I... MORE

 
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