YUMMY TACO'S IN PASTA SHELLS
Remembered I had this recipe in my recipe box and pulled it out for a dinner with the grandchildren.There is always the need to woo my grandchildren in eating good meals. This recipe did the trick. I know that most kid think that combining Mexican flavors with pasta is cool. I used medium heat salsa instead of hot when the little...
Provided by Norma DeRemer
Categories Tacos & Burritos
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- 1. Preheat your oven to 350
- 2. Cook pasta according to package directions;drain and rince with cold water and drain again. Set aside
- 3. Divide about 1 cup of salsa between two ungreased 2-quart retangular baking dishes, spreading evenly and set aside.
- 4. In a extra large skillet, cook ground beef over medium heat until brown and drain off fat.
- 5. Stir in cream cheese and chili powder and let cool slightly.
- 6. Spoon meat mixture into cooked pasta shells and arrange filled shells on top of salsa in prepared dishes and top with remaining salsa.
- 7. Cover both dishes with foil and place in oven and bake for 15 minutes.
- 8. Pull dishes out of oven and take off foil and sprinkle with cheddar cheese.
- 9. Close oven and bake uncovered for about 15 minutes more or until heated through.
- 10. Remove from oven and if desired, sprinkle with tomato and serve immediately.
- 11. NOTE: My grandchildren like them sprinkled with some broken corn chips on top.
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Savanna Bell
[email protected]These tacos look delicious! I can't wait to try them.
Damble Hxhahd
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly, but my tacos didn't turn out as good as the pictures. I think I might have overcooked the pasta shells.
Mario Kaoru
[email protected]I'm not sure what I was expecting, but these tacos were not it. The pasta shells were soggy and the filling was bland.
Dennia Landeros
[email protected]These tacos are so good! I love the combination of flavors and textures.
Union Leader Abrar
[email protected]I've made these tacos several times now, and they're always a hit. My kids love them, and they're also a great way to get them to eat their vegetables.
Md Rahoul
[email protected]These tacos are perfect for a quick and easy weeknight meal. They're also really affordable, which is a bonus.
Kassim Kawuma
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of tacos, but I really enjoyed these. The pasta shells made them feel more like a complete meal.
MD FOZlUR
[email protected]These tacos are a great way to use up leftover taco meat. I always have some in the freezer, so it's nice to have a recipe that I can use it in.
Melokuhle Nontshintshi
[email protected]I love how easy these tacos are to make. I can have them on the table in no time. And they're always a crowd-pleaser.
Kat Murdoch
[email protected]These tacos in pasta shells were a hit with my family! The shells cooked perfectly and held the taco filling really well. The filling was flavorful and had just the right amount of spice. I'll definitely be making this again!