Creamy Beef and Shells
A comforting one-pot meal featuring tender pasta shells enveloped in a rich, savory beef sauce that’s sure to please the whole family.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 8 oz medium pasta shells
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups low-sodium beef broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- Salt, pepper, Italian seasoning to taste
Instructions
- In a large skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef for about 6-8 minutes until no longer pink; drain excess fat.
- Add chopped onion and minced garlic; sauté until the onion is translucent (3-4 minutes).
- Stir in uncooked pasta shells and beef broth; bring to a gentle boil.
- Lower heat, mix in heavy cream and Italian seasoning. Simmer until pasta is tender (12-15 minutes).
- Top with shredded cheese; cover briefly until melted.
- Serve hot with garlic bread or salad.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
Keywords: For added nutrition, consider incorporating spinach or mushrooms. Substitute ground beef with turkey for a lighter option. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to three days.