Description
Creamy Beef and Shells is a heartwarming dish that combines tender pasta, savory ground beef, and a luscious cheese sauce, making it the ultimate comfort food for family dinners.
Ingredients
- Medium shell pasta
- Lean ground beef
- Yellow onion
- Fresh garlic
- Low-sodium beef broth
- Heavy cream
- Shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper
Instructions
- Cook the shell pasta in salted boiling water according to package instructions until al dente; then drain.
- In a skillet over medium heat, sauté diced onions until translucent (about 5 minutes). Add minced garlic and cook for an additional minute.
- Add ground beef to the skillet, cooking until browned (7-10 minutes). Drain excess fat if necessary.
- Pour in beef broth, scraping the pan to release any flavorful bits. Simmer gently for 5 minutes.
- Reduce heat and stir in heavy cream, allowing it to thicken for 3-4 minutes.
- Combine cooked pasta with the creamy mixture and shredded cheddar cheese until well coated.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: Substitute ground turkey for a lighter option or add veggies like spinach or mushrooms for extra nutrition. Top with your favorite cheese before serving for enhanced flavor. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days; reheat gently with a splash of milk if needed.