Tacos in Pasta Shells

By Beckysbaking

Ingredients

• 12 oz dried jumbo pasta shells
• 2 (16oz) jars salsa
• 2 1/2 lbs ground beef
• 6 oz cream cheese, cut up
• 2 tsp chili powder
• 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese

Preparation

Step 1

1. Preheat oven to 350. Cook pasta according to pkg instructions; drain. Rinse with cold water, drain again.
2. Meanwhile, divide about 1 cup salsa between 2 ungreased 2-QT rectangular baking dishes, spreading evenly. Set aside. In a large skillet, cook meat until brown. Drain off fat. Stir in cream cheese and chili powder. Cool slightly.
3. Spoon meat mixture into cooked pasta shells. Arrange filled shells on top of salsa in dishes. Top with remaining salsa.
4. Bake, covered, for 15 minutes. Sprinkle with cheddar cheese. Bake, uncovered, about 15 minutes more or until heated through.