Taco Pasta Casserole

1 lb ground beef
1 pkg pasta shells
1 block of cream cheese
1 cup of taco sauce
1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese
1 cup of crushed tortilla chips
1 tsp of chili powder
Salt to taste


Brown and drain the ground beef. Mix beef, chili powder, salt and cream cheese. Heat on low for 5-10 minutes. Cook pasta according to pkg direction, drain, and mix with 1 Tablespoon of Margarine or Butter. Remove meat mixture from heat and mix with pasta. Spray the bottom of a baking dish with cooking spray. Place mixture in pan and pour taco sauce evenly over it. Cover with foil and bake for 15 minutes. Remove from oven and cover with cheese and tortilla chips. Uncover and bake for about 15 minutes.

I'm taking this to a sick friend tonight and then having for dinner tomorrow night!! It makes a big casserole so you could definately split it into two casseroles.