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Creamy Beef and Shells: A Delightful Dinner Recipe!

Creamy Beef and Shells is a delightful dinner recipe featuring ground beef, pasta shells, and a rich creamy sauce.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 550
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 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)

Method
 

  1. In a large skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef until fully cooked. Drain excess fat if necessary.
  2. Add the diced onion and minced garlic to the skillet. Sauté for about 3-4 minutes until the onion is translucent.
  3. Stir in the diced tomatoes, beef broth, Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper. Bring the mixture to a simmer.
  4. Add the pasta shells to the skillet, cover, and cook for about 10-12 minutes, or until the shells are al dente, stirring occasionally.
  5. 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.
  6. Serve hot, garnished with chopped parsley.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 550kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 32gFat: 36gSaturated Fat: 18gPolyunsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 800mgFiber: 2gSugar: 4g

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.

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