TACO PASTA CASSEROLE RECIPES

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EASY TACO PIZZA RECIPE: HOW TO MAKE IT



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Convenient prebaked crust makes this tasty taco pizza as easy as can be. It's a great recipe, especially if you have teenagers. I keep the ingredients on hand so that we can whip up this filling meal anytime. —Mary Cass, Baltimore, Maryland

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Total Time 45 minutes

Prep Time 30 minutes

Cook Time 15 minutes

Yield 2 pizzas (8 slices each).

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 pound ground beef
1 envelope taco seasoning
1 cup water
2 prebaked 12-inch pizza crusts
1 can (16 ounces) refried beans
3/4 cup salsa
2 cups coarsely crushed tortilla chips
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
Optional: shredded lettuce and chopped tomatoes

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. In a large skillet, cook beef over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. Stir in taco seasoning and water. Bring to a boil; reduce heat. Simmer, uncovered, for 10 minutes; set aside. , Place crusts on ungreased pizza pans or baking sheets. Combine beans and salsa; spread over crusts. Top with beef mixture, chips and cheese. , Bake until heated through and cheese is melted, 13-16 minutes. If desired, sprinkle with lettuce and tomatoes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 304 calories, FatContent 12g fat (5g saturated fat), CholesterolContent 35mg cholesterol, SodiumContent 720mg sodium, CarbohydrateContent 34g carbohydrate (1g sugars, FiberContent 3g fiber), ProteinContent 15g protein.

TACO-FILLED PASTA SHELLS RECIPE: HOW TO MAKE IT



Taco-Filled Pasta Shells Recipe: How to Make It image

I've been stuffing pasta shells with different fillings for years, but my family enjoys this version with taco-seasoned meat the most. The frozen shells are so convenient, because you can take out only the number you need for a single-serving lunch or family dinner. Just add zippy taco sauce and bake. —Marge Hodel, Roanoke, Illinois

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Total Time 01 hours 05 minutes

Prep Time 20 minutes

Cook Time 45 minutes

Yield 2 casseroles (6 servings each).

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 pounds ground beef
2 envelopes taco seasoning
1-1/2 cups water
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, cubed
24 uncooked jumbo pasta shells
1/4 cup butter, melted
ADDITIONAL INGREDIENTS (for each casserole):
1 cup salsa
1 cup taco sauce
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
1-1/2 cups crushed tortilla chips
1 cup sour cream
3 green onions, chopped

Steps:

  • In a Dutch oven, cook beef over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. Stir in taco seasoning and water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 5 minutes. Stir in cream cheese until melted. Transfer to a bowl; cool. Chill for 1 hour., Cook pasta according to package directions; drain. Gently toss with butter. Fill each shell with about 3 tablespoons of meat mixture. Place 12 filled shells in a freezer container. Cover and freeze for up to 3 months. , To prepare remaining 12 stuffed shells, spoon 1 cup salsa into a greased 9-in. square baking dish. Top with shells and 1 cup taco sauce. Cover and bake at 350° for 30 minutes. Uncover; sprinkle with 1 cup of each cheese and 1-1/2 cups chips. Bake 15 minutes longer or until heated through. Serve with sour cream and onions. , Freeze option: To use frozen shells, thaw in the refrigerator for 24 hours (shells will be partially frozen). Spoon 1 cup salsa into a greased 9-in. square baking dish; top with shells and 1 cup taco sauce. Cover and bake at 350° for 40 minutes. Uncover. Sprinkle with 1 cup of each cheese and 1-1/2 cups chips. Bake 15 minutes longer or until heated through. Serve with sour cream and onions.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 492 calories, FatContent 31g fat (16g saturated fat), CholesterolContent 98mg cholesterol, SodiumContent 982mg sodium, CarbohydrateContent 29g carbohydrate (4g sugars, FiberContent 1g fiber), ProteinContent 23g protein.

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