{"id":34475,"date":"2024-02-13T18:48:08","date_gmt":"2024-02-14T01:48:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pcgirl.net\/recipes\/?p=34475"},"modified":"2023-05-29T18:57:39","modified_gmt":"2023-05-30T01:57:39","slug":"taco-stuffed-pasta-shells","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pcgirl.net\/recipes\/?p=34475","title":{"rendered":"Taco Stuffed Pasta Shells"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"\"Taco Stuffed Pasta Shells<\/p>\n

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18 uncooked jumbo pasta shells<\/p>\n

1-1\/2 pounds lean ground beef (90% lean)<\/p>\n

2 teaspoons chili powder<\/p>\n

3 ounces fat-free cream cheese, cubed<\/p>\n

1 bottle (16 ounces) taco sauce, divided<\/p>\n

3\/4 cup shredded reduced-fat Mexican cheese blend, divided<\/p>\n

20 baked tortilla chip scoops, coarsely crushed<\/p>\n

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Preheat oven to 350\u00b0. Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain and rinse in cold water; drain again. 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. Spoon about 2 tablespoons filling into each shell. Place in an 11×7-in. baking dish coated with cooking spray. Top with remaining taco sauce. Bake, covered, until heated through, 20-25 minutes. Sprinkle with remaining cheese; bake, uncovered, until cheese is melted, about 5 minutes. Sprinkle with chips.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Taco Stuffed Pasta Shells   18 uncooked jumbo pasta shells 1-1\/2 pounds lean ground beef (90% lean) 2 teaspoons chili powder 3 ounces fat-free cream cheese, cubed 1 bottle (16 ounces) taco sauce, divided 3\/4 cup shredded reduced-fat Mexican cheese blend, divided 20 baked tortilla chip scoops, coarsely crushed   Preheat oven to 350\u00b0. Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain and rinse in cold water; drain again. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, cook and crumble beef over medium-high heat…<\/p>\n

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