Name: Taco Pasta Shells
Yield: 2
Ingredients: 20 uncooked jumbo pasta shells; 1 1/2 lb ground beef; 1/2 cup taco sauce; 3 oz low fat cream cheese (cubed); 2 tsp chili powder; 3/4 cup shredded reduced-fat Mexican cheese blend, divided; Side dish:; tortilla chips; queso; guacamole

Taco Pasta Shells

Tags: Beef Dinner Mexican Pasta

Yield: 2

Ingredients

20 uncooked jumbo pasta shells
1 1/2 lb ground beef
1/2 cup taco sauce
3 oz low fat cream cheese (cubed)
2 tsp chili powder
3/4 cup shredded reduced-fat Mexican cheese blend, divided

Side dish:

tortilla chips
queso
guacamole

Steps

Preheat oven to 350.
Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat, cook beef until no longer pink; drain.
Add taco sauce, cream cheese, and chili powder; cook and stir until blended. Stir in 1/4 cup cheese blend.
Drain pasta and rinse in cold water; stuff each shell with about 2 tbsp beef mixture. Arrange in a 9"x13" baking dish coated with cooking spray.
Cover and bake for 20 minutes. Uncover; sprinkle with remaining cheese blend. Bake for 5 minutes longer or until heated through and cheese is melted.