Description
Creamy Beef and Shells is a comforting and hearty dinner option that combines ground beef, shell pasta, and a rich creamy sauce, perfect for family meals.
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- 8 ounces medium shell pasta
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 cup beef broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan 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 excess fat if necessary.
- Stir in the salt, black pepper, and Italian seasoning. Pour in the beef broth and bring to a simmer.
- While the beef mixture simmers, cook the shell pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Once the beef mixture has simmered for about 5 minutes, reduce the heat to low and stir in the heavy cream. Allow it to heat through, then add the cheddar and Parmesan cheeses, stirring until melted and creamy.
- Add the cooked shell pasta to the skillet and toss to combine, ensuring the pasta is well coated in the creamy sauce.
- Serve immediately, garnished with chopped parsley.
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 to the beef mixture for extra flavor and nutrition.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg