Taco-Filled Pasta Shells

By á-47

Ingredients

• 1 lb. ground beef
• 1 envelopes taco seasoning
• 1/2 pkg. (4 oz) cream cheese, cubed
• 12 uncooked jumbo pasta shells
• 1/4 cup buter, melted
• 1 cup salsa
• 1 cup taco sauce
• 1 cup (4 oz) shredded cheddar cheese
• 1 cup (4 oz) shredded Monterey Jack cheese
• 1 1/2 cups crushed tortilla chops
• 1 cup (8 oz) sour cream
• 3 green onions, chopped

Preparation

Step 1

In a skillet, cook beef over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. Add taco seasoning; prepare according to package directions. Add cream cheese; cover and simmer for 5-10 minutes or until cheese is melted. Transfer to a bowl, cover and refrigerate for 1 hour.

Cook pasta according to package directions; drain. Gently toss with butter. Fill each shell with about 3 Tbsp. meat mixture.

Spoon salsa into a greased 9" square baking dish. Top with stuffed shells and taco sauce. Cover and bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes.

Uncover; sprinkle with cheeses and chips. Bake 15 minutes longer or until heated through.

Serve with sour cream and onions.