Taco Stuffed Shells

I found this recipe on Lindsay's blog, and this is now one of my favorite recipes now! So easy to make...and so very yummy! Wasn't sure if Nate would like this since he's picky about sauces, but he said I can make this anytime---he LOVED it!


INGREDIENTS:
* 1 lb. ground beef
* 1 package taco seasoning
* 4 oz. cream cheese (I used reduced-fat)
* 1 box jumbo pasta shells (used as many as I had enough filling for)
* 1 cup salsa (I used a little more)
* 1 cup taco sauce
* 2 cups shredded Mexican blend cheese
* Sour cream

DIRECTIONS:
1. In a frying pan cook ground beef; add taco seasoning and prepare according to package directions.
2. Add cream cheese, cover and simmer until cheese is melted. Blend well. Set aside and cool completely.
3. While ground beef is cooking, cook the pasta shells according to directions; drain. Set shells out individually on cutting board/baking sheet so that they don't stick together.
4. Pour salsa on bottom of 9x13 baking dish.
5. Stuff each shell with the meat mixture. Place shells in 9x13 pan open side up. Cover shells with taco sauce.
6. Cover with foil and bake for 30 minutes at 350 degrees.
7. After 30 minutes, add shredded cheese and bake for 10-15 more minutes.
8. Add any condiments you'd like (onions, black olives, etc.) Serve with sour cream and/or more salsa. Enjoy!