TACOS IN PASTA SHELLS

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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.

Provided by grannycancook

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     Italian

Time 1h

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 ¼ 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 ½ cups crushed tortilla chips
1 cup sour cream

Steps:

  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Top with sour cream and onions; serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 734.7 calories, Carbohydrate 47.6 g, Cholesterol 136.3 mg, Fat 44.2 g, Fiber 2.3 g, Protein 35.7 g, SaturatedFat 23.5 g, Sodium 1053.8 mg, Sugar 4.3 g

TN Sunar
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These tacos in pasta shells are a great way to use up leftover taco meat.


Nabin Bohora
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I love that this recipe is so versatile.


Solange Pereira dos Santos Guerra
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These tacos in pasta shells are a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.


Deb
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I've made these tacos in pasta shells several times.


Lelo Sekhodiana
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These tacos in pasta shells are so easy to make.


Ahmad Alqaisi
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I love that this recipe uses pasta shells instead of taco shells.


Usha Pandit
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These tacos in pasta shells are a fun and easy way to change up taco night.


Aarogya Dhimal
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I've made these tacos in pasta shells for parties and potlucks, and they're always a hit.


Calvin Lofaro
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These tacos in pasta shells are a great way to use up leftover taco meat.


Aric Derhousoff
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I love that this recipe is so versatile. You can use any type of taco meat or vegetables that you like.


Mr. Aber
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These tacos in pasta shells are a fun and easy way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.


Please Don't Lock
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I've made these tacos in pasta shells several times, and they're always a hit. They're a great way to change up taco night.


Jamiah Hervey
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These tacos in pasta shells are so easy to make, and they're always a crowd-pleaser.


thegg gamer
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I love that this recipe uses pasta shells instead of taco shells. It's a fun and unique way to serve tacos.


Mahafug Hassan
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These tacos in pasta shells are a great way to use up leftover taco meat. They're also a great option for a quick and easy weeknight meal.


Malak BTS
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I made these tacos in pasta shells for a party, and they were a huge success! Everyone loved them, and they were gone in no time.


A Asatori
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These tacos in pasta shells were a fun and easy way to change up taco night. My kids loved them, and I appreciated that they were a little healthier than traditional tacos.


Erick Mwila
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I was a bit skeptical about this recipe at first, but I'm so glad I tried it! The tacos in pasta shells were easy to make and turned out amazing. The flavors were perfect, and the shells were the perfect vessel for the filling.


Ogochukwu Grace
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These tacos in pasta shells were a hit with my family! The shells held the taco filling perfectly, and the cheese melted gooey and delicious. I'll definitely be making this again.


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