Saturday, June 25, 2011

Taco Filled pasta Shells

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds ground beef
  • 2 envelopes taco seasoning
  • 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, cubed
  • 1 can WF diced tom with lime juice and cilantro
  • 24 uncooked jumbo pasta shells
  • 1/4 cup butter, melted
  • shredded cheddar cheese as desired

  • 1 cup salsa
  • 1 cup taco sauce
  • 1 cup sour cream

Directions

  • cook beef over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. Add taco seasoning; prepare according to package directions. Add cream cheese; cook and stir for 5-10 minutes or until melted. Add can of tomatoes, and mix well. Transfer to a bowl; chill for 1 hour.
  • Cook pasta according to package directions; drain. Gently toss with butter. Fill each shell with about 3 tablespoons of meat mixture.
  • Place stuffed shells in sprayed baking dish, sprinkle with cheese if using. Cover and bake at 350° for 30 minutes. Uncover; sprinkle with cheese. Bake 15 minutes longer or until heated through. Mix salsa, sour cream, and taco sauce and drizzle over the top.
  • To use frozen shells: Thaw in the refrigerator for AT LEAST 24 hours (shells might be partially frozen, then bake 15 min. longer).

2 comments:

  1. Hey Natalie, what is up with the directions? Should I send them again?

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  2. Loved this meal! It was a great amount of food and everyone enjoyed it.

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