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Pasta Shell Tacos Recipe

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Ingredients:  
Ingredients:  
1 1/4 pounds lean ground beef
1 package taco seasoning
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 1/2 cups crushed tortilla chips
1 cup sour cream

Directions:
Directions:
In a large skillet, brown beef over medium heat until no longer pink; drain and add taco seasoning. 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 350º. 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.

Personal Notes:
Personal Notes:
I spread a little bit of taco sauce on the bottom of the pan as well. You don't have to do this!

 

 

 

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