TACO FILLED PASTA SHELLS

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Sure to please any kid or Tex-Mex lover. Freeze well, making it an excellent OAMC meal. Makes 2 casseroles, 6 servings each.

Provided by Eileen C.

Categories     Meat

Time 1h30m

Yield 2 casseroles, 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 lbs lean ground beef
2 (1 1/4 ounce) envelopes low-sodium taco seasoning
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
24 jumbo pasta shells, cooked and tossed with melted butter (below)
1/4 cup butter or 1/4 cup margarine, melted
1 cup salsa
1 cup taco sauce
1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
1 cup tortilla chips, crushed (optional)
1 cup sour cream (optional)
3 green onions, chopped (optional)

Steps:

  • In large skillet, cook beef until no longer pink. Drain.
  • Add taco seasoning and prepare to package directions.
  • Add cream cheese, cover and simmer for 5-10 minutes until cheese is melted. Stir well.
  • Cool meat mixture for 1 hour.
  • Fill each shell with about 3 Tablespoons of meat mixture.
  • Grease (2) 9 inch square baking dishes, and place 12 shells in each dish.
  • Mix salsa and taco sauce and spoon 1/2 over shells in both dishes.
  • If not freezing: Cover with foil and bake at 350 for 30 minutes. Uncover, sprinkle with Cheddar cheese and tortilla chips (if using). Bake 15 min until cheese is melted. Serve with sour cream and onions.
  • To use frozen shells: Omit cheddar and tortilla chips before freezing. Thaw in refrigerator 24 hours Bake at 350 degrees for 40 minute Add cheese and chips and cook another 10 minute.

malak zaxoy
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover taco meat.


Magsi Magsi
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I'm not a huge fan of tacos, but I really enjoyed this recipe. The pasta shells were a great way to make the dish more interesting.


Etse WIlson
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This recipe is a bit time-consuming, but it's worth the effort.


gaming first
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I'm not a fan of ground beef, so I used turkey instead. It turned out great!


Shamoon Fayyaz
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I would recommend using a different type of pasta shell, such as penne or rotini.


ove roy
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This recipe is a great way to change up your taco night routine.


Tasheika Clarke
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I made this recipe for a party and it was a huge success! Everyone loved the unique and flavorful combination of pasta and taco filling.


MD SORIFUL ISLAM
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I'm not sure what went wrong, but my shells turned out mushy.


Md Sumon Sorkar
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My kids loved these pasta shells! They're a fun and easy way to get them to eat their veggies.


Linda Pretorius
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I added some black beans and corn to the filling for extra flavor and texture.


Yehya Iskandar
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This recipe was a great way to use up leftover taco meat.


Robert Herd
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I thought the shells were a bit overcooked, but the filling was delicious.


Md mono Hossain
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I would have liked more cheese in the filling.


UDQqpu D
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The filling was a bit dry for my taste, but overall this was a good recipe.


ratan bk
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Taco night just got a whole lot more interesting!


Maged Ali
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These pasta shells were easy to make and turned out great! I'll definitely be making them again.


Dhayana Gadea
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I'm not a big fan of tacos, but I loved this recipe! The pasta shells made it a fun and unique way to enjoy taco flavors.


Lukwago Elisa
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Taco-filled pasta shells were a hit with my family! The shells were cooked perfectly and the filling was flavorful and satisfying.


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