Recipes Cuisine European Italian Tacos in Pasta Shells 4.4 (1,037) 749 Reviews 108 Photos These tacos in pasta shells have a Mexican-inspired flavor and are easy to make. This tasty recipe is great anytime; kids and adults will love it. Garnish with sliced tomatoes, onion, lettuce, and ripe olives, if desired. Submitted by grannycancook Updated on December 13, 2022 Save Rate Print Share Add Photo 108 108 108 108 Prep Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 30 mins Total Time: 1 hr Servings: 6 Jump to Nutrition Facts Cook Mode (Keep screen awake) Ingredients 1x 2x 4x Oops! Something went wrong. Our team is working on it. Original recipe (1X) yields 6 servings 1 ¼ pounds lean ground beef 1 (3 ounce) package cream cheese 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon chili powder 18 jumbo pasta shells 2 tablespoons butter, melted 1 cup taco sauce 1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese 1 ½ cups crushed tortilla chips 1 cup sour cream Directions Brown beef in a large skillet over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. Add cream cheese, salt, and chili powder; mix and simmer for 5 minutes. Meanwhile, bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook until al dente, 8 to 10 minutes; drain. Toss cooked shells in butter. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Fill shells with beef mixture and arrange in a 9x13-inch baking dish; pour taco sauce over shells. Cover with foil and bake in preheated oven for 15 minutes. Remove the dish from the oven and top with Cheddar cheese, Monterey Jack cheese, and then tortilla chips. Return the dish to the oven to cook for 15 minutes more. Top with sour cream and serve. I Made It Print 1,266 home cooks made it! Nutrition Facts (per serving) 735 Calories 44g Fat 48g Carbs 36g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 6 Calories 735 % Daily Value * Total Fat 44g 57% Saturated Fat 24g 118% Cholesterol 136mg 45% Sodium 1054mg 46% Total Carbohydrate 48g 17% Dietary Fiber 2g 8% Total Sugars 4g Protein 36g 71% Vitamin C 8mg 9% Calcium 372mg 29% Iron 4mg 22% Potassium 444mg 9% * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs. ** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data. (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.