Description
Creamy beef and shells is the ultimate comfort food, wrapping you in warmth with its rich flavors and velvety texture. This easy-to-make dish combines tender pasta shells with savory ground beef in a luscious creamy sauce, creating a meal that’s perfect for cozy family dinners or weeknight gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 8 oz medium pasta shells
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 2 cups low-sodium beef broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 2 tsp Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef until fully cooked. Add chopped onions and minced garlic, cooking until onions are translucent.
- While the beef cooks, boil salted water in a separate pot and cook pasta shells according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Pour beef broth into the skillet with the cooked beef mixture; bring to a simmer. Stir in Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Reduce heat and gradually add heavy cream while stirring until well combined. Simmer for about 5 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Fold in cooked pasta shells, ensuring they are fully coated with the creamy sauce. Top with shredded cheese and serve hot.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg