Taco Filled Pasta Shells Recipe

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Ingredients:

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2 lbs ground beef
1/8 cup taco seasoning mix
1 (8 oz) 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)

Directions:

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.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	348.26 Kcal (1458 kJ)
Calories from fat	154.71 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	17.19g	26%
Cholesterol	50.67mg	17%
Sodium	678.77mg	28%
Potassium	420.79mg	9%
Total Carbs	25.65g	9%
Sugars	1.92g	8%
Dietary Fiber	2.49g	10%
Protein	24.42g	49%
Vitamin C	0.8mg	1%
Iron	2.2mg	12%
Calcium	259.8mg	26%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	203.44 Kcal (852 kJ)
Calories from fat	90.38 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	10.04g	26%
Cholesterol	29.6mg	17%
Sodium	396.51mg	28%
Potassium	245.81mg	9%
Total Carbs	14.99g	9%
Sugars	1.12g	8%
Dietary Fiber	1.45g	10%
Protein	14.27g	49%
Vitamin C	0.5mg	1%
Iron	1.3mg	12%
Calcium	151.7mg	26%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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