Description
This Easy Creamy Beef and Shells recipe is a comforting and flavorful dish that’s perfect for a quick weeknight meal. Tender pasta shells are tossed with a rich ground beef and tomato sauce, then finished with a touch of cream for a satisfying and delicious pasta dish.
Ingredients
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- 8 ounces uncooked medium shell pasta
- 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 and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Cook Pasta: Cook pasta in salted boiling water according to package directions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Brown Beef and Sauté Onion: While the pasta is cooking, heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add chopped onion and sauté for 5 minutes, or until softened. Add ground beef and cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until browned. Drain excess fat if necessary.
- Add Flavorings: Stir in minced garlic and chili powder.
- Simmer Sauce: Pour in tomato sauce (or crushed tomatoes) and beef broth. Bring to a simmer and cook for 4-5 minutes, or until the sauce has reduced slightly.
- Add Cream and Combine: Stir in heavy cream and season with salt and pepper to taste. Simmer until heated through.
- Toss with Pasta: Add the cooked pasta shells to the skillet and toss to coat evenly with the sauce. Serve immediately.
Notes
- Servings: This recipe serves 4-6 people, depending on portion size.
- Pasta: You can use other pasta shapes, but adjust cooking time as needed.
- Make Ahead: The ground beef mixture can be made ahead of time and reheated.
- Storage: Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat gently on the stovetop.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 Serving
- Calories: 400kcal
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
