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Creamy Beef and Shells: A Delightfully Easy Recipe

A creamy and delicious pasta dish featuring ground beef and shell pasta, perfect for a quick weeknight dinner.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 550
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 8 ounces medium shell pasta
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 small onion diced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 can 14.5 ounces diced tomatoes, undrained
  • 1 cup beef broth
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • Fresh parsley chopped (for garnish)

Method
 

  1. In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced onion and cook until softened, about 3-4 minutes. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional 1 minute until fragrant.
  2. Add the ground beef to the skillet, breaking it apart with a spoon. Cook until browned and fully cooked, about 5-7 minutes. Drain any excess fat.
  3. Stir in the diced tomatoes (with juice), beef broth, Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper. Bring the mixture to a simmer.
  4. Add the shell pasta to the skillet, stirring to combine. Cover and cook for about 10-12 minutes, or until the pasta is al dente, stirring occasionally.
  5. Once the pasta is cooked, reduce the heat to low and stir in the heavy cream and shredded cheddar cheese. Cook until the cheese is melted and the sauce is creamy, about 2-3 minutes.
  6. Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 550kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 30gFat: 35gSaturated Fat: 20gPolyunsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 800mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3g

Notes

  • For a lighter version, substitute ground turkey or chicken for the beef and use half-and-half instead of heavy cream.
  • Add vegetables like spinach or bell peppers for extra nutrition and flavor. Simply sauté them with the onion before adding the beef.

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