Description
Creamy Beef and Shells is a delightful dinner recipe featuring ground beef, pasta shells, and a rich creamy sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (15 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
- 1 cup beef broth
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 8 ounces large pasta shells
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- In a large skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef until fully cooked. Drain excess fat if necessary.
- Add the diced onion and minced garlic to the skillet. Sauté for about 3-4 minutes until the onion is translucent.
- Stir in the diced tomatoes, beef broth, Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper. Bring the mixture to a simmer.
- Add the pasta shells to the skillet, cover, and cook for about 10-12 minutes, or until the shells are al dente, stirring occasionally.
- Reduce the heat to low and stir in the heavy cream, cheddar cheese, and Parmesan cheese. Cook until the cheese is melted and the sauce is creamy, about 3-5 minutes.
- Serve hot, garnished with chopped parsley.
Notes
- For a lighter version, substitute ground turkey for the beef and use half-and-half instead of heavy cream.
- You can also add vegetables like spinach or bell peppers for extra nutrition and flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 120mg