Description
Creamy Beef and Shells is a delightful pasta dish that offers the perfect blend of comfort and flavor for any weeknight dinner. This easy-to-make recipe features tender shell pasta enveloped in a rich, cheesy sauce with ground beef and spices. In just 30 minutes, you can create a meal that pleases both kids and adults alike, making it an ideal option for family gatherings or cozy nights in. The creamy texture combined with hearty ingredients ensures this dish will quickly become a go-to favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces shell pasta
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1/2 cup yellow onion, diced
- 1 teaspoon seasoned salt
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 15 ounces tomato sauce
- 1 cup beef broth
- 3/4 cup heavy whipping cream
- 2 cups cheddar cheese, shredded
Instructions
- 1. Cook the shell pasta in a large pot of salted boiling water according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- 2. In a large skillet over medium-high heat, brown the ground beef with diced onions until the beef is no longer pink. Drain excess grease.
- 3. Season the beef mixture with seasoned salt, garlic powder, and onion powder. Stir in the tomato sauce, beef broth, and heavy whipping cream until well combined.
- 4. Bring to a simmer and gradually add shredded cheddar cheese until fully melted into the sauce.
- 5. Fold in the drained shell pasta until evenly coated with the creamy sauce. Let it simmer for an additional 5–10 minutes to thicken.
- 6. Serve hot and enjoy!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 510
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 34g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 85mg