Try one of our Mexican recipes from the
Tex-Mex Cafe. Some of the recipes are burittos, tacos, quesadillas, fajitas,
enchilada and chili recipes.
Tacos in Pasta Shells
18 dried jumbo pasta shells
1 T. butter
1 1/4 lbs. ground beef
3 oz. cream cheese
1 t. chili powder
1 16 oz. jar salsa
1 C. shredded cheddar cheese
Optional garnish: chopped tomatoes and sliced olives
Cook pasta shells according to package directions. Drain and toss with butter.
Brown ground beef in a skillet. Drain off fat. Stir in cream cheese and chili
powder until combined. Remove from heat and cool slightly. Divide beef mixture
evenly between the pasta shells.
Spread 1/2 C. salsa in the bottom of a greased 2 quart rectangular baking dish.
Arrange filled shells in dish. Spoon remaining salsa over the shells. Cover and
bake at 350°F. for 15 minutes. Uncover and sprinkle with cheese. Bake for 15
more minutes. Sprinkle with chopped tomatoes and sliced ripe olives.
