Description
Creamy Beef and Shells is a delightful, comforting dish that combines tender pasta shells with a rich, velvety beef sauce. Perfect for busy weeknights or family gatherings, this quick-to-make meal brings a burst of robust flavors that appeals to everyone. With just one skillet needed for preparation, you’ll enjoy minimal cleanup while serving up a crowd-pleaser that warms the heart and satisfies the palate. This recipe allows for versatile ingredient substitutions, making it easy to customize based on your preferences or dietary needs.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups low-sodium beef broth
- 8 oz medium pasta shells
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tsp Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the pasta shells in salted boiling water until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, brown the ground beef with onion and garlic over medium heat. Drain excess fat.
- Add beef broth and Italian seasoning; simmer for 5 minutes.
- Stir in heavy cream and let simmer until slightly thickened.
- Fold in cooked pasta shells until well-coated with the sauce.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 95mg