Posted by Ann Sanders 05-16-99 11:22 AM
Taco in Pasta Shells
18 jumbo shells (1/2 of a 12 oz. pkg.)
2 tbl. butter, melted
1 1/4 lbs. ground beef
3 oz pkg. cream cheese with chives, cubed
1 tsp. chili powder
1/4 tsp. salt
1 cup taco sauce
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1 cup shredded Jack cheese
1 1/2 cup crushed tortilla chips
Chopped green onions and parsley springs for garnish
Cook shells according to directions, drain and toss with melted butter.
Brown beef, stirring to crumble; drain.
Stir in cream cheese, chili powder and salt; simmer 5 minutes.
Preheat oven to 350.
Fill shells with beef mixture and arrange in greased 13 x 9 baking dish. Spoon taco sauce over shells.
Cover and bake 15 minutes.
Uncover; top with cheeses and tortilla chips and bake for 15 minutes longer.
Sprinkle with green onions; garnish with parsley.
Serves 6.