Best Taco Filled Pasta Shells Recipes

TACO-FILLED PASTA SHELLS

Steps:

• In a Dutch oven, cook beef over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. Stir in taco seasoning and water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 5 minutes. Stir in cream cheese until melted. Transfer to a bowl; cool. 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 12 half of shells in a freezer container. Cover and freeze for up to 3 months. , To prepare remaining shells, spoon 1 cup salsa into a greased 9-in. square baking dish. Top with remaining stuffed shells and 1 cup taco sauce. Cover and bake at 350° for 30 minutes. Uncover; sprinkle with 1 cup each of cheeses and 1-1/2 cups chips. Bake 15 minutes longer or until heated through. Serve with sour cream and onions. , Freeze option: To use frozen shells, thaw in the refrigerator for 24 hours (shells will be partially frozen). Spoon 1 cup salsa into a greased 9-in. square baking dish; top with shells and 1 cup taco sauce. Cover and bake at 350° for 40 minutes. Uncover. Sprinkle with 1 cup each of cheeses and 1-1/2 cups chips; proceed as directed.

TACO FILLED PASTA SHELLS

Steps:

• In large skillet, cook beef until no longer pink. Drain.
• Add taco seasoning and prepare to package directions.
• Add cream cheese, cover and simmer for 5-10 minutes until cheese is melted. Stir well.
• Cool meat mixture for 1 hour.
• Fill each shell with about 3 Tablespoons of meat mixture.
• Grease (2) 9 inch square baking dishes, and place 12 shells in each dish.
• Mix salsa and taco sauce and spoon 1/2 over shells in both dishes.
• If not freezing: Cover with foil and bake at 350 for 30 minutes. Uncover, sprinkle with Cheddar cheese and tortilla chips (if using). Bake 15 min until cheese is melted. Serve with sour cream and onions.
• To use frozen shells: Omit cheddar and tortilla chips before freezing. Thaw in refrigerator 24 hours Bake at 350 degrees for 40 minute Add cheese and chips and cook another 10 minute.

TACO FILLED PASTA SHELLS

Steps:

• In a skillet, cook beef over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. Add taco seasoning and prepare according to directions Add cream cheese; cover and simmer for 5-10 minutes or until melted, stirring occasionally.
• Transfer to a bowl and refrigerate for 1 hour. Cook pasta according to directions.
• Drain and toss with butter (a couple of teaspoons to keep the shells from sticking). Fill each shell with about 3 tablespoons of meat mixture.
• Place 12 shells in a greased 9" square pan; cover and freeze for up to 3 months. To prepare unfrozen shells: spoon salsa into a greased 9" square pan.
• Top with shells and taco sauce.
• Cover and bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes.
• Uncover and sprinkle with cheese and chips; bake 15 minutes longer or until cheese is melted.
• Serve with sour cream and onions.
• To prepare frozen shells: Thaw for 24 hours and cook as above.