Taco-Filled Pasta Shells



I love Taste of Home and I am always looking for new things to try and when I saw this recipe I new for me the only thing missing was beans. I know beans with Pasta might not sound good to some but don't knock it till you try it. This is a great recipe.

 

 

What Y'all Need:
2 pounds ground beef
2 envelopes taco seasoning

1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, cubed

24 uncooked jumbo pasta shells

1/4 cup butter, melted

1 can of refried beans(I use black beans)*

 

ADDITIONAL INGREDIENTS (for each casserole):

1 cup salsa

1 cup taco sauce

1 cup (4 ounces) shredded cheddar cheese

1 cup (4 ounces) shredded Monterey Jack cheese

1-1/2 cups crushed tortilla chips

1 cup (8 ounces) sour cream

Green onions, chopped

 

 

What to Do..

In skillet, cook beef over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. Add taco seasoning; prepare according to package directions. Add cream cheese; cook and stir for 5-10 minutes or until melted. Transfer to a bowl; 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. To prepare remaining shells, spoon beans and salsa into a greased 9-in. square baking dish. Top with stuffed shells and taco sauce. Cover and bake at 350° for 30 minutes. Uncover; sprinkle with cheeses and chips. Bake 15 minutes longer or until heated through. Serve with sour cream and onions.

Recipe Source: Taste of Home