Mexican Stuffed Noodles

I think we could eat Mexican all day every day around here... In fact, we just had nachos last night.  I'm also a big pasta lover but not so much by the hubby... This recipe lets me sneak in my love for pasta :)

This serves 4 with 4 noodles each... I could have easily eaten two portions LOL

Ingredients:

• 1lb ground beef
• 1 packet taco seasoning or homemade blend
• 4 tablespoons cream cheese 
• 16 jumbo noodles 
• 1 cup salsa
• 1 cup shredded cheese 
• 3 green onions, sliced
• 1 avocado, sliced 
• 4 Tbsp sour cream

Directions:

• Pre-heat oven to 350 degrees
• Cook noodles; I cook it 2 minutes less than directed since these will also bake. Drain and place on a paper towel to absorb water. 
• Brown beef until cooked then add taco seasoning and then cream cheese until mixed well, let cool. 
• Pour 1/2 cup of salsa into a small baking dish (you'll want to use one that keeps the noodles very close)
• Stuff each noodle with beef mixture then place in dish. Use remaining 1/2 cup salsa to cover stuffed noodles. 
• Cover with foil then bake for 25 minutes. 
• Remove from oven, remove foil. Cover noodles with 1 cup shredded cheese. Place back in oven for another 10 minutes. 
• Remove from oven, let cool for 5 minutes. 
• To serve top with green onions, sour cream, avocado and some crushed tortilla chips.