Taco Pasta Casserole

By carvalhohm

Ingredients

• 1 pound ground beef
• 1 package pasta shells
• 1 block of cream cheese
• 1 cup of taco sauce
• 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese
• 1 cup of crushed tortilla chips
• 1 teaspoon of chili powder
• Salt to taste

Preparation

Step 1

Brown and drain the ground beef. Mix beef, chili powder, salt and cream cheese. Heat on low for 5-10 minutes. Cook pasta according to pkg direction, drain, and mix with 1 Tablespoon of Margarine or Butter. Remove meat mixture from heat and mix with pasta.

Spray the bottom of a baking dish with cooking spray. Place mixture in pan and pour taco sauce evenly over it. Cover with foil and bake for 15 minutes. Remove from oven and cover with cheese and tortilla chips. Uncover and bake for about 15 minutes.