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Taco Filled Pasta Shells:
1 lb ground beef
1 envelope taco seasoning
1/2 package of cream cheese cubed (so 4 oz.)
12 uncooked jumbo pasta shells
1 TB butter
1 cup salsa
1 cup taco sauce
1 cup (4oz) shredded cheddar cheese
1 cup shredded Monterey jack cheese
1 1/2 cups crushed tortilla chips
1 cup (8oz) soiur cream
3 green onions , chopped (optional)

1) In a dutch oven, cook beef over medium heat until no longer pink; drain.  Add taco seasoning; prepare according to package directions.  Add cream cheese; cook and stir for 5-10 mins or until melted.  Transfer to a bowl; chill for 1 hour.

2) cook pasta according to package directins; drain.  Gently toss with butter.  Spoon  salsa into a greased 9 inch square baking dish ( I usually use my 9x13).  Fill each shell with about 3 TB of meat mixture. Place shells on top of salsa and then drizzle taco sauce on top of shells.  Cover and bake at 350 for 30 mins.  Uncover; sprinkle with cheeses and crushed chips.  Bake 15 more mins. or until heated through ( I like to broil for the last few min. to make cheese bubbly).  Serve with sour cream and green onions.