Description
Creamy Beef and Shells is a comforting dish featuring tender pasta shells enveloped in a rich, savory beef sauce. Quick to prepare, it’s perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 2 cups medium pasta shells
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups low-sodium beef broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large skillet over medium heat, sauté the ground beef with chopped onions and minced garlic until browned.
- Pour in the beef broth and bring to a gentle simmer, scraping the pan for flavor.
- Stir in uncooked pasta shells, cover, and cook until al dente (about 8-10 minutes).
- Reduce heat slightly and add heavy cream, stirring until well combined.
- Mix in shredded cheddar cheese until melted. Season to taste with salt and pepper before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 630mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 85mg