Description
Creamy Beef and Shells is your go-to comfort food that brings warmth and satisfaction to the dinner table. This quick and easy recipe features tender ground beef enveloped in a rich, velvety cream cheese sauce, all served over perfectly cooked shell pasta. With just a few simple ingredients, this dish is not only delicious but also ready in under 30 minutes, making it ideal for busy weeknights or family gatherings. Customize it with your favorite vegetables or adjust the seasonings to suit your taste preferences. Pair Creamy Beef and Shells with a fresh side salad or garlic bread for an unforgettable meal that everyone will love.
Ingredients
- Medium or large shell pasta
- Lean ground beef
- Onion
- Garlic
- Cream cheese
- Low-sodium beef broth
- Italian seasoning
Instructions
- Cook the shell pasta according to package instructions until al dente; drain and set aside.
- In the same pot, sauté chopped onion and minced garlic in oil over medium heat until translucent (3–4 minutes).
- Add ground beef, cooking until browned (5–7 minutes).
- Stir in softened cream cheese until melted, then gradually add beef broth while mixing until smooth.
- Fold in cooked pasta and let simmer on low for 2–3 minutes.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh herbs if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 80mg