Monday, June 13, 2011

Taco Filled Pasta Shells

Let's just say that there were 12 shells to start, I only ate 2 and there are now none left and yes, only Eric is here....



1 lb ground beef
1 envelope taco seasoning
4 oz cream cheese, cubed
12 uncooked pasta shells
2 tbsp butter, melted
1 c salsa
1/2 c taco sauce
1 1/2 to 2 c of shredded Mexican or Taco cheese
1 c crushed multi grain tortilla chips, crushed
1 green onion, thinly sliced
sour cream

In skillet, cook ground beef till no longer pink; drain well.  Add taco seasoning and prepare according to package directions.  Add cream cheese; stir well to melt and combine.  Simmer 2-3 minutes till cream cheese is melted completely.  Remove from heat to allow to cool. 

Meanwhile preheat oven to 350 F and begin cooking pasta shells as directed on package.  Rinse with cold water.  Drain well and toss with melted butter.

Grease a 9 inch square baking dish.  Spread salsa into bottom of dish.  Fill each shell with 1 heaping spoonful of meat mixture and place shell side down.  Pour taco sauce over shells.  Cover with foil and bake for 30 minutes.  Uncover; top with crushed chips shredded cheese, and green onions.  Bake for 15 minutes.  If desired, place under broiler turned to high for 1-2 minutes to crisp top of dish.  Serve with sour cream.

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