Tacos In Pasta Shells Recipe 445 Food

TACOS IN PASTA SHELLS

Steps:

• Cook beef in large skillet over medium/high heat until brown, stirring to separate meat.
• Drain fat.
• Reduce heat to medium/low.
• Add cream cheese, salt and chili powder.
• Simmer 5 minutes.
• Toss shells with melted butter; fill with beef mixture.
• Arrange shells in a 13x9 pan that has been sprayed with a cooking spray such as Pam.
• Pour taco sauce over each shell.
• Cover with foil and bake in preheated 350 degree oven 15 minutes.
• Uncover and top with Cheddar cheese, Monterey Jack cheese and chips.
• Bake 15 minutes more or until bubbly.
• Top with sour cream, green onions, lettuce, tomatoes and sliced black olives.
• Serve with a green salad, crusty bread and your choice of wine.
• enjoy!

TACOS IN PASTA SHELLS

Steps:

• Brown beef, stirring to break meat up.
• Drain fat.
• Over medium-low heat, add cream cheese, salt, and chili powder.
• Simmer 5 minutes.
• Toss cooked shells with butter.
• Fill with beef mixture.
• Arrange shells in buttered 13x9 inch pan.
• Pour taco sauce over each shell.
• Cover with foil.
• Bake in preheated 350 degree oven for 15 minutes.
• Uncover, top with cheeses and chips.
• Bake 15 minutes more or until bubbly.
• Top each shell with sour cream and green onion.

TOMATO-GORGONZOLA PASTA SHELLS

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add shells and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 9 minutes. Drain and set aside.
• Heat olive oil in a large saute pan over medium heat. Stir in onion, red pepper flakes, and black pepper. Cook and stir until onion is soft and translucent, about 3 minutes. Add tomato paste and garlic; cook and stir until fragrant, about 1 minute.
• Add tomatoes and balsamic vinegar to the pan with the onion mixture. Bring to a boil and cook, uncovered, until thickened, about 5 minutes. Reduce heat and pour in heavy cream; let simmer for 1 minute. Stir in cooked pasta, Gorgonzola cheese, basil, and salt. Serve immediately.

TACOS IN PASTA SHELLS

Steps:

• 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.
• 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.
• Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
• 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.
• 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.
• Top with sour cream and onions; serve.