Tacos In Pasta Shells

• 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)

1. Cook pasta shells according to package directions.
2. Drain and toss with melted butter.
3. Brown ground beef, stirring to crumble; drain.
4. Stir in cream cheese, chili powder and salt; simmer 5 minutes.
5. Preheat oven to 350u0b0.
6. Fill shells with beef mixture. Arrange in a greased 13 x 9-inch baking dish.
7. Spoon taco sauce over shells.
8. Cover and bake 15 minutes.
9. Uncover; top with cheese and tortilla chips.
10. Bake for 15 minutes longer.
11. Sprinkle with green onions; garnish with parsley.
12. Makes 6 main dish servings.

pasta shells, butter, ground beef, cream cheese, chili powder, salt, taco sauce, cheddar cheese, shredded monterey jack cheese, tortilla chips, green onions

Taken from www.cookbooks.com/Recipe-Details.aspx?id=826090 (may not work)