Description
Creamy Beef and Shells is a comforting dish that combines ground beef, shell pasta, and a rich creamy sauce, making it a delightful meal for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef
- 8 ounces medium shell pasta
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (14.5 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
- 1 cup beef broth
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced onion and cook until translucent, about 3-4 minutes. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional 1 minute until fragrant.
- Add the ground beef to the skillet, breaking it apart with a spatula. Cook until browned and no longer pink, about 5-7 minutes. Drain any excess fat.
- Stir in the diced tomatoes (with juices), beef broth, Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper. Bring the mixture to a simmer.
- Add the shell pasta to the skillet, stirring to combine. Cover and cook for about 10-12 minutes, or until the pasta is al dente, stirring occasionally.
- Reduce the heat to low and stir in the heavy cream and shredded cheddar cheese. Cook until the cheese is melted and the sauce is creamy, about 2-3 minutes.
- Remove from heat and garnish with chopped parsley before serving.
Notes
- For a lighter version, substitute ground turkey or chicken for the beef and use half-and-half instead of heavy cream.
- Add vegetables like spinach or bell peppers for extra nutrition and flavor. Simply sauté them with the onions and garlic.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg