Tacos in Pasta Shells

May 09, 2023May 9, 20230 3
Exciting Tacos in pasta shells recipe for an adventurous dinner party meal
in Mexican

Prep

20 min

Cook

35 min

Ready In

55 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

1 1/4 pounds lean ground beef
1 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 1/2 cups crushed tortilla chips
1 cup sour cream

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
6
Calories
700
Sugar
5g
Fat
45g
Tacos in Pasta Shells is a fun recipe that combines two popular dishes, tacos, and pasta. This recipe is a great way to use up leftover taco meat, or it can be prepared specifically for this recipe. The pasta shells are stuffed with a flavorful mixture of cream cheese, beef, salt, and chili powder, and covered with a savory taco sauce. The addition of shredded cheese and crushed tortilla chips gives the dish a crispy texture and added flavor. This recipe is perfect for a weeknight dinner or for entertaining guests. Serve it with a side salad or guacamole for a complete meal.

Instructions

1.Preheat oven to 375°F.
2.Brown ground beef in a large skillet over medium heat, drain fat.
3.In a bowl, combine beef, softened cream cheese, salt and chili powder.
4.Cook the pasta shells in boiling salted water until just tender, about 8-10 minutes. Drain and cool.
5.Pour the melted butter into the bottom of a baking dish.
6.Place a spoonful of the beef mixture into each drained pasta shell and place in the baking dish.
7.Cover with the taco sauce.
8.Cover with foil and bake for 25 minutes.
9.Sprinkle with cheeses and crushed tortilla chips.
10.Bake for 10 minutes more, uncovered and until bubbly.
11.Serve with a dollop of sour cream on top.

PROS

This recipe is a delightful twist on traditional tacos and pasta.

It’s easy to make and perfect for a fun family dinner or a dinner party.

It can be easily customized for different dietary preferences.

CONS

This recipe is not particularly healthy as it is high in calories and fat.

It may not be suitable for those with lactose intolerance.

It may not be suitable for those with gluten intolerance.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

This recipe may not have significant health benefits, but it can be enjoyed as an indulgence in moderation.
Beef is a good source of protein and essential nutrients but should be consumed in moderation.
Cheese is high in calcium and protein but also high in saturated fat.

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