Description
Creamy Beef and Shells is the ultimate comfort food, combining tender pasta shells with a luscious beef sauce that’s rich, savory, and utterly satisfying. In just 30 minutes, you can whip up this delightful dish that’s perfect for busy weeknights or family gatherings. With a handful of simple ingredients, this creamy pasta will have everyone reaching for seconds. Whether you enjoy it as is or dress it up with fresh herbs and cheese, this recipe promises a delicious meal that warms both the heart and the palate.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 8 oz medium pasta shells
- 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups low-sodium beef broth
- 2 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1 cup heavy cream
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook pasta shells in salted boiling water until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, brown ground beef with onion and garlic until fully cooked; drain excess fat.
- Stir in beef broth and Italian seasoning; simmer for 5 minutes.
- Add heavy cream; lower heat and simmer for an additional 5 minutes until thickened.
- Fold in cooked pasta shells until well coated; adjust seasoning as needed.
- Serve hot, garnished with additional Italian seasoning if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 70mg