Tacos in Pasta Shells

These tacos in pasta shells are easy and fun to make. Jumbo shells get stuffed with beef, cheese, and chili seasoning, and more before getting baked.

• 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
• 18 jumbo pasta shells
• 1 cup taco sauce
• 1.25 pounds lean ground beef
• 1.5 cups crushed tortilla chips

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

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

Step 2

Brown beef in a large skillet 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 until al dente, 8 to 10 minutes; 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 the dish from the oven and top with Cheddar cheese, Monterey Jack cheese, and then tortilla chips. Return the dish to the oven to cook for 15 minutes more.

Step 6

Top with sour cream and serve.