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		Taco Stuffed Pasta Shells
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		Mon, 09 February 2004 01:11 
		 
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16 jumbo dried pasta shells, prepared according to pkg directions, rinsed and drained. 
1 lb extra lean ground beef 
1 pkg taco seasoning mix 
1 cup water 
1 can (16 oz) refried beans 
1 cup shredded reduced fat cheddar cheese, divided 
1 jar (16 oz) salsa, divided 
1/4 c green onions 
Sour cream (optional)
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Cook beef in a large skillet until brown; drain. Add seasoning mix adn water; cook over low heat for 5 minutes or until thickened.
Add beans and 3/4 c cheese; mix well. Spread 1/4 c salsa over bottom of each of the 2 8" baking dishes.
 
Fill pasta shells with beef mixture; place half of the shells in each baking dish, filled side up. Spoon remaining salsa over shells.
 
To Freeze: Freeze in freezer to oven safe container.
 
To Reheat: Heat oven to 375.  Cover with foil and bake for 45 - 50 minutes or until heated through. Sprinkle with green
onions and cheese and serve with sour cream if desired. 
 
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	[Updated on: Mon, 09 February 2004 22:32] by Moderator
	
	 
	
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Registered: February 2004
 
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		   Re: Taco Stuffed Pasta Shells
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		Fri, 20 February 2004 19:01 
		  
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	Really good! I like the mild salsa, though.
	
	
	
	
	
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Location: Snohomish, WA 
Registered: February 2004
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		   Re: Taco Stuffed Pasta Shells
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		Mon, 19 July 2004 21:06 
		 
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	I remember this one as reallt good as well!
	
	
	
	
	
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