Description
A comforting classic, Creamy Beef and Shells features savory ground beef enveloped in a rich creamy sauce, perfect for family dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 8 oz medium pasta shells
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups low-sodium beef broth
- 2 tsp Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the pasta shells in salted boiling water until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef with the onion and garlic until fully cooked. Drain excess fat.
- Add beef broth and Italian seasoning, then simmer for 5 minutes.
- Stir in heavy cream and let it simmer on low heat for another 5 minutes until thickened.
- Gently fold in the cooked pasta shells until well-coated with the sauce. Adjust seasoning if needed.
- Serve hot, garnished with extra Italian seasoning.
Notes
Consider adding vegetables like spinach or mushrooms for added nutrition. For extra flavor, sauté garlic and onion in a splash of beef broth.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: Creamy Beef and Shells, Comfort Food, Family Dinner
