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Taco Filled Pasta Shells

Estimated Nutritional Profile
Nutrient Quantity
Protein (g)180.1275
Energy (kCal)1913.5919
Carbohydrates (g)28.2474
Total fats (g)115.9268
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    Utensils Used
    | 1. In a skillet, cook beef over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. Add taco seasoning and prepare according to directions Add cream cheese; cover and simmer for 5-10 minutes or until melted, stirring occasionally. | 2. Transfer to a bowl and refrigerate for 1 hour. Cook pasta according to directions. | 3. Drain and toss with butter (a couple of teaspoons to keep the shells from sticking). Fill each shell with about 3 tablespoons of meat mixture. | 4. Place 12 shells in a greased 9" square pan; cover and freeze for up to 3 months. To prepare unfrozen shells: spoon salsa into a greased 9" square pan. | 5. Top with shells and taco sauce. | 6. Cover and bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes. | 7. Uncover and sprinkle with cheese and chips; bake 15 minutes longer or until cheese is melted. | 8. Serve with sour cream and onions. | 9. To prepare frozen shells: Thaw for 24 hours and cook as above. | ---------------------------------------------------------------------------
    Estimated Nutritional Profile for Ingredients
    Ingredient Name Quantity Unit State Energy (kcal) Carbohydrates Protein (g) Total Lipid (Fat) (g)
    beef 2 lbs ground 1796.2279 0.0 176.1755 115.4848
    taco seasoning mix 1/8 cup 9.964 2.9834 0.0 0.0
    cream cheese 1 package softened fat free - - - -
    jumbo pasta shell 24 uncooked - - - -
    salsa 1 cup 75.4 17.264 3.952 0.442
    taco sauce 1 cup 32.0 8.0 0.0 0.0
    cheddar cheese 1 cup shredded fat free - - - -
    corn tortilla chip 1 1/2 cups baked crushed - - - -

    - Means that suitable USDA nutrition profile could not be mapped for this ingredient-unit combination.



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