Description
Creamy Beef and Shells is a comforting dish that combines tender ground beef with pasta in a rich, creamy sauce. Perfect for busy weeknights or family gatherings, this recipe is quick to prepare and guarantees to satisfy even the pickiest eaters. With a delightful blend of flavors and textures, every bite feels like a warm hug.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 8 ounces shell pasta
- 1 medium onion, finely diced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated sharp cheddar cheese
- 1 cup low-sodium vegetable broth
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef for about 5-7 minutes until crumbly.
- Add diced onion and minced garlic; sauté until fragrant and translucent.
- In a separate pot, boil salted water and cook shell pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and keep warm.
- Stir vegetable broth into the skillet with the beef mixture, then add heavy cream and cheddar cheese. Mix until melted.
- Fold in the cooked shell pasta until well coated and simmer on low heat for 3-5 minutes.
- Serve immediately, garnished with additional cheese or herbs if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 730mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg