TACO FILLED PASTA SHELLS

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Sure to please any kid or Tex-Mex lover. Freeze well, making it an excellent OAMC meal. Makes 2 casseroles, 6 servings each.

Provided by Eileen C.

Categories     Meat

Time 1h30m

Yield 2 casseroles, 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 lbs lean ground beef
2 (1 1/4 ounce) envelopes low-sodium taco seasoning
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
24 jumbo pasta shells, cooked and tossed with melted butter (below)
1/4 cup butter or 1/4 cup margarine, melted
1 cup salsa
1 cup taco sauce
1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
1 cup tortilla chips, crushed (optional)
1 cup sour cream (optional)
3 green onions, chopped (optional)

Steps:

  • In large skillet, cook beef until no longer pink. Drain.
  • Add taco seasoning and prepare to package directions.
  • Add cream cheese, cover and simmer for 5-10 minutes until cheese is melted. Stir well.
  • Cool meat mixture for 1 hour.
  • Fill each shell with about 3 Tablespoons of meat mixture.
  • Grease (2) 9 inch square baking dishes, and place 12 shells in each dish.
  • Mix salsa and taco sauce and spoon 1/2 over shells in both dishes.
  • If not freezing: Cover with foil and bake at 350 for 30 minutes. Uncover, sprinkle with Cheddar cheese and tortilla chips (if using). Bake 15 min until cheese is melted. Serve with sour cream and onions.
  • To use frozen shells: Omit cheddar and tortilla chips before freezing. Thaw in refrigerator 24 hours Bake at 350 degrees for 40 minute Add cheese and chips and cook another 10 minute.

Tariq Jatoi
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I was skeptical about this recipe, but I'm glad I tried it!


Tariq Baduzai
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These pasta shells were a great way to change up our taco night routine.


Len Canty
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I'm always looking for new and easy recipes for my family.


Joy Duru
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover taco meat.


Malia Denny
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These pasta shells were a fun and easy way to serve tacos.


Vlad DNC
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I was skeptical about this recipe, but I'm glad I tried it! The pasta shells were cooked perfectly and the filling was flavorful and cheesy.


Dacie Litwinczuk
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These pasta shells were a great way to change up our taco night routine. The shells were cooked perfectly and the filling was flavorful and cheesy.


Matthew Donald
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I'm always looking for new and easy recipes for my family. This recipe fit the bill perfectly! It was easy to make and my kids loved it.


abo hammed
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover taco meat. The pasta shells were a fun and different way to serve tacos.


Khalid Waleed
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These pasta shells were a fun and easy way to serve tacos. My family loved them!


john werner
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I was skeptical about this recipe, but I'm glad I tried it! The pasta shells were cooked perfectly and the filling was flavorful and cheesy. I will definitely be making this again.


Karim Gad
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These pasta shells were a great way to change up our taco night routine. The shells were cooked perfectly and the filling was flavorful and cheesy. We will definitely be making this recipe again.


Damjan Grujoski
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I'm always looking for new and easy recipes for my family. This recipe fit the bill perfectly! It was easy to make and my kids loved it. I will definitely be making this again.


Shix Com
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover taco meat. The pasta shells were a fun and different way to serve tacos. My family loved it!


Ahleem Miller
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I had some leftover taco meat, so I decided to try this recipe. It was so easy to make and turned out great! The shells were cooked just right and the filling was flavorful and cheesy. I will definitely be making this again.


A.J. Skinner
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I'm not a huge fan of tacos, but these pasta shells were delicious! The filling was well-seasoned and the shells were cooked to perfection. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a fun and easy weeknight meal.


Emma Delos reyes
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These taco-filled pasta shells were a hit with my family! The shells were cooked perfectly and the filling was flavorful and cheesy. I will definitely be making this recipe again.


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