TACO STUFFED PASTA SHELLS

Serves 6-8

1-1/2 pounds ground beef
1 (3 oz.) package cream cheese at room temperature, cubed
1-1/2 t. seasoning salt
2 t. cayenne
18 jumbo pasta shells, cooked-rinsed-drained
2 T. butter, melted
1 cup taco sauce
2 cups shredded Cheddar
1 cup crushed tortillas
Sprinkling of chopped green onions
Sour cream and salsa

Pre-heat oven to 350 degrees. Brown ground beef; drain and add cream cheese, salt and cayenne then simmer for 8-10 minutes. Toss precooked pasta shells with melted butter and fill with meat mixture. Place shells in buttered 9x13 baking pan, pour taco sauce over the top, cover with foil and bake for 15-20 minutes. Uncover and top with onions, tortilla chips and cheese. Bake for about 10 more minutes or until cheese is melted. Serve with sour cream and salsa. These look great on a bed of shredded lettuce and a few chopped tomatoes. They also re-heat well in the microwave!