Taco Stuffed Pasta Shells
TOTAL TIME: Prep: 25 min. Bake: 25 min.
YIELD: 6 servings.
Here's a kid-friendly dish so flavorful and fun, nobody is likely to guess that it's also lower in fat. It's a great family supper for busy weeknights! —Anne Thomsen, Westchester, Ohio
Ingredients
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18 uncooked jumbo pasta shells
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1-1/2 pounds lean ground beef (90% lean)
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2 teaspoons chili powder
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3 ounces fat-free cream cheese, cubed
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1 bottle (16 ounces) taco sauce, divided
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3/4 cup shredded reduced-fat Mexican cheese blend, divided
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20 baked tortilla chip scoops, coarsely crushed
Directions
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1.
Preheat oven to 350°. Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain and rinse in cold water; drain again.
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2.
Meanwhile, in a large skillet, cook and crumble beef over medium-high heat until no longer pink, 6-8 minutes. Stir in chili powder, cream cheese and 1/2 cup taco sauce until blended. Stir in 1/4 cup shredded cheese.
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3.
Spoon about 2 tablespoons filling into each shell. Place in an 11x7-in. baking dish coated with cooking spray. Top with remaining taco sauce.
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4.
Bake, covered, until heated through, 20-25 minutes. Sprinkle with remaining cheese; bake, uncovered, until cheese is melted, about 5 minutes. Sprinkle with chips.
Nutrition Facts
3 stuffed shells: 384 calories, 13g fat (5g saturated fat), 67mg cholesterol, 665mg sodium, 33g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 3g fiber), 33g protein.
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