Wednesday, August 3, 2011

MEXICAN PASTA SHELLS

Ingredients

12uncooked jumbo pasta shells
2teaspoons vegetable oil
1medium onion, chopped (1/2 cup)
1can (15 oz) Progresso pinto beans, drained, rinsed
1 1/2teaspoons chili powder
1package (3 oz) cream cheese, softened
3/4cup Old El Paso taco sauce
1cup shredded Colby-Monterey Jack cheese blend (4 oz)
1/2cup crushed corn chips
1/2cup sour cream
4medium green onions, sliced (1/4 cup)
Method

  1. Heat oven to 350°F. Spray 8-inch square pan with cooking spray. Cook and drain pasta shells as directed on package.
  2. Meanwhile, in 2-quart nonstick saucepan, heat oil over medium heat. Add onion; cook about 5 minutes, stirring frequently, until crisp-tender. Stir in beans, chili powder, cream cheese and 1/4 cup of the taco sauce. Reduce heat to medium-low; cook 2 to 3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until cheese is melted.
  3. Fill cooked shells with bean mixture. Place shells, filled sides up, in pan. Pour remaining 1/2 cup taco sauce over shells.
  4. Cover and bake 20 minutes. Sprinkle with shredded cheese and corn chips. Bake uncovered about 10 minutes longer or until cheese is melted. Garnish with sour cream and onions.

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