TACO FILLED PASTA SHELLS

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My family loves this recipe (even my 4 and 2 year old!). I created this recipe when I started Weight Watchers. Hubby likes all ground beef and I like all Boca Meat (meat substitute). If you use Boca Meat 2 shells is only 3 Points. I love to freezer cook as well so make 2, one for now and one for later

Provided by Creativewaystosave

Categories     Pasta Shells

Time 2h15m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 lbs ground beef
1/8 cup taco seasoning mix
1 (8 ounce) package fat free cream cheese, softened
24 uncooked jumbo pasta shells
1 cup salsa (optional)
1 cup taco sauce
1 cup kraft fat-free cheddar cheese, shredded
1 1/2 cups baked corn tortilla chips, crushed (or about 15-20 chips)

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 226.3, Fat 12.9, SaturatedFat 4.8, Cholesterol 53.2, Sodium 371.6, Carbohydrate 8.6, Fiber 0.6, Sugar 1.4, Protein 17.8

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