Description
Creamy Beef and Shells is a delightful one-pot meal that combines tender pasta shells with a rich, velvety beef sauce. This comforting dish is perfect for family dinners or casual gatherings, delivering an explosion of flavor in every bite. With minimal ingredients and a preparation time of just 30 minutes, you’ll be able to serve up a satisfying meal that leaves everyone wanting more. The creamy texture and hearty ingredients make it kid-friendly, while the ease of preparation means less time in the kitchen and more time enjoying your meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups low-sodium beef broth
- 2 tsp Italian seasoning
- 8 oz medium pasta shells
- 1 cup heavy cream
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook pasta shells in salted boiling water until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef with onion and garlic until fully cooked. Drain excess fat.
- Add beef broth and Italian seasoning to the skillet; let simmer for about 5 minutes.
- Stir in heavy cream and simmer on low heat for another 5 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Fold in the cooked pasta shells until well-coated with the sauce. Adjust seasoning if necessary.
- Serve hot, garnished with extra Italian seasoning if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg