Easy Creamy Beef and Shells
Easy Creamy Beef and Shells is a delightful, comforting dish that’s perfect for busy weeknights or cozy gatherings. Ready in just 30 minutes, this creamy pasta features tender shells enveloped in a savory ground beef sauce, all brought together with rich heavy cream. Not only is it budget-friendly, but it’s also incredibly versatile—easily customizable to include your favorite veggies or different types of pasta. This recipe promises a satisfying meal that both kids and adults will love.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 4 people
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces medium uncooked shells
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 medium onion (chopped)
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 (14 ounce) can tomato sauce or crushed tomatoes
- 1/3 cup beef broth
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- Salt & pepper (to taste)
Instructions
- Cook the pasta: Boil water in a large pot, add shells, and cook according to package directions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Sauté the onion: In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat, then add chopped onion and sauté for about 5 minutes until softened.
- Brown the beef: Add ground beef to the skillet and cook until browned, breaking it up as it cooks.
- Build the sauce: Stir in minced garlic and chili powder, then add tomato sauce and beef broth. Simmer for 4-5 minutes.
- Add cream: Stir in heavy cream, season with salt and pepper, then mix in the drained pasta shells.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
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