Tacos in Pasta Shells Recipe

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Brief

Prep 30 mins

Cook: 30 mins

Total: 1hr

Servings: 6

Yield: 6 servings

Tacos in Pasta Shells Recipe

Ingredients

1 ¼ pounds lean ground beef

1 (3 ounce) package cream cheese

1 teaspoon salt

1 teaspoon chili powder

18 jumbo pasta shells

2 tablespoons butter

melted

1 cup taco sauce

1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese

1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese

1 ½ cups crushed tortilla chips

1 cup sour cream

Piadina Romagnola (Italian Flat Bread)

World Cuisine

Directions

Step 1

In a large skillet brown beef over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. Add cream cheese salt and chili powder; mix and simmer for 5 minutes.

Step 2

Meanwhile bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain. Toss cooked shells in butter.

Step 3

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

Step 4

Fill shells with beef mixture and arrange in a 9x13 inch baking dish; pour taco sauce over shells. Cover with foil and bake in preheated oven for 15 minutes.

Step 5

Remove dish from oven and top with Cheddar cheese Monterey Jack cheese and tortilla chips; return dish to oven to cook for 15 minutes more.

Step 6

Top with sour cream and onions; serve.

Nutritional Information

Tacos in Pasta Shells Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:6

Calories: 734.7

% Daily Value *

Protein: 35.7g 72%

Carbohydrates: 47.6g 15%

Dietary Fiber: 2.3g 9%

Sugars: 4.3g

Fat: 44.2g 68%

Saturated Fat: 23.5g 118%

Cholesterol: 136.3mg 45%

Vitamin A Iu: 1685.4IU 34%

Niacin Equivalents: 13.9mg 107%

Vitamin B6: 0.3mg 21%

Vitamin C: 8.1mg 13%

Folate: 139.4mcg 35%

Calcium: 372mg 37%

Iron: 3.9mg 22%

Magnesium: 65.9mg 24%

Potassium: 444.3mg 12%

Sodium: 1053.8mg 42%

Thiamin: 0.1mg 6%

Calories From Fat: 398.2

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.