Description
Creamy Beef and Shells is a delightful pasta dish that offers the perfect blend of comfort and flavor for any weeknight dinner.
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
- Cook the shell pasta in a large pot of salted boiling water according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- 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.
- 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.
- Bring to a simmer and gradually add shredded cheddar cheese until fully melted into the sauce.
- Fold in the drained shell pasta until evenly coated with the creamy sauce. Let it simmer for an additional 5–10 minutes to thicken.
- Serve hot and enjoy!
Notes
- This dish is quick to prepare, making it ideal for busy weeknights.
- Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 510
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 34g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: Creamy Beef Shells, Pasta, Comfort Food, Quick Dinner, Family Meal