Description
Creamy beef and shells is a delightful one-pot meal that combines tender pasta with a rich, savory sauce. Perfect for busy weeknights, this dish promises comfort and satisfaction in every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 2 cups medium shell pasta
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup beef broth
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- Salt, pepper, paprika, Italian seasoning (to taste)
Instructions
- Cook the Pasta: Boil salted water in a large pot. Add shell pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Sauté Aromatics: In a large skillet over medium heat, heat oil and add chopped onions. Sauté until translucent.
- Brown the Beef: Add ground beef to the skillet with onions. Cook until browned, breaking it into smaller pieces.
- Add Garlic: Stir in minced garlic and sauté for another minute until fragrant.
- Create Sauce: Pour in heavy cream and beef broth, stirring well to combine into a creamy sauce.
- Melt Cheese: Gradually mix in shredded cheddar cheese until fully melted and incorporated.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: One-pot cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 80mg