Tacos In Pasta Shells - cooking recipe

Ingredients

18 jumbo pasta shells (about 1/2 of 12 oz. pkg.)
2 Tbsp. butter or margarine, melted
1 1/4 lb. ground beef
1 (3 oz.) pkg. cream cheese with chives, cubed
1 tsp. chili powder
1/4 tsp. salt
1 c. taco sauce
1 c. shredded Cheddar cheese
1 c. shredded Monterey Jack cheese
1 1/2 c. crushed tortilla chips
chopped green onions and parsley sprigs (for garnish)

Preparation

Cook pasta shells according to package directions.
Drain and toss with melted butter.
Brown ground beef, stirring to crumble; drain.
Stir in cream cheese, chili powder and salt; simmer 5 minutes.
Preheat oven to 350\u00b0.
Fill shells with beef mixture. Arrange in a greased 13 x 9-inch baking dish.
Spoon taco sauce over shells.
Cover and bake 15 minutes.
Uncover; top with cheese and tortilla chips.
Bake for 15 minutes longer.
Sprinkle with green onions; garnish with parsley.
Makes 6 main dish servings.