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Tacos in Pasta Shells

SUBMITTED BY: grannycancook PHOTO BY: Cardamum

"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."
RECIPE RATING:
The reviewer gave this recipe 95 stars. This recipe average a 4.3 star rating.
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PREP TIME  30 Min
COOK TIME  30 Min
READY IN  1 Hr

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 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.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 9, 2005 by DAYBREAKFIVE
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 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 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 1, 2004 by MCS3
This dish was very yummy! I added taco seasoning to the meat after reading other reviews! It... 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 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 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 29, 2003 by Steve
Nice change of pace from the ordinary pasta dish! 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
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 6, 2007 by SHEWETT
I will make this again. My kids loved it and they rarely like anything I cook. Next time I... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 1, 2006 by Dene