Pasta Shell Tacos
When life is busy we all need some easy meals like these Pasta Shell Tacos! Pasta tacos are a fun twist on traditional tacos. The pasta shells make the recipe more filling than regular tacos and this is an easy meal to make.
Servings 8 people
Calories 561kcal
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef browned
- 3 oz package cream cheese with chives cubed and softened
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 21 jumbo pasta shells cooked and drained
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 cup salsa
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup Monterey jack cheese
- 1 1/2 cups crushed tortilla chips
Toppings
- 1 cup sour cream
- 3 green onions sliced
- 2 cups lettuce chopped
- 3/4 cup cherry tomatoes sliced
Instructions
- Cook beef in large skillet over medium-high heat until brown. Stir to separate meat and drain fat.
- Reduce heat to medium-low. Add cream cheese, salt, and chili powder. Simmer 5 minutes. Pre-heat oven to 350 degrees F.
- Toss shells with butter. Fill with beef mixture. Arrange shells in buttered 13x9 inch pan. Pour taco sauce over each shell. Cover with foil. Bake for 15 minutes.
- Uncover pan. Top with cheddar and Monterey jack cheese and chops. Bake 15 minutes more or until bubbly.
- Top with remaining ingredients of your choice and enjoy!
Nutrition
Calories: 561kcal | Carbohydrates: 35g | Protein: 23g | Fat: 37g | Saturated Fat: 17g | Cholesterol: 97mg | Sodium: 919mg | Potassium: 478mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 1051IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 321mg | Iron: 3mg