Tacos in Pasta Shells

Jumbo pasta shells stuffed with a rich, spicy blend of cooked ground beef, cream cheese, and chili powder are baked with taco sauce and topped with cheese, crushed tortilla chips, and sour cream.

• Preparation Time: 30 mins
• Cooking Time: 30 mins
• Total Time: 60 mins
• Calories: 735 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup sour cream
• 1 (3 ounce) package cream cheese
• 2 tablespoons butter, melted
• 1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
• 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• 1 ¼ pounds lean ground beef
• 18 jumbo pasta shells
• 1 cup taco sauce
• 1 ½ cups crushed tortilla chips

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

Step 2

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.

Step 3

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.

Step 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.

Step 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.

Step 6

Top with sour cream and onions; serve.