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Creamy Beef and Shells Dish

Creamy Beef and Shells


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  • Author: Ann Foster
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: Serves 4

Description

Creamy Beef and Shells is a comforting one-pot meal featuring tender pasta shells enveloped in a rich cream sauce with seasoned ground beef. Perfect for family dinners!


Ingredients

  • Elbow pasta shells
  • Ground beef
  • Onion
  • Garlic
  • Heavy cream
  • Cheddar cheese
  • Beef broth
  • Italian seasoning
  • Salt and pepper

Instructions

  1. Cook the pasta shells in salted water until al dente, then drain.
  2. In a large skillet, sauté diced onion in olive oil until translucent; add minced garlic and cook briefly.
  3. Brown the ground beef in the skillet, breaking it apart for even cooking.
  4. Stir in heavy cream, beef broth, and Italian seasoning; simmer for 5 minutes.
  5. Fold in cooked pasta shells, heating on low for 2 minutes.
  6. Top with shredded cheddar cheese until melted.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Main
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
  • Calories: 550
  • Sugar: 4g
  • Sodium: 600mg
  • Fat: 30g
  • Saturated Fat: 15g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 12g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 45g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 30g
  • Cholesterol: 90mg