Description
Indulge in this creamy beef and shells recipe that combines tender ground beef with pasta in a rich, velvety sauce. Perfect for family dinners, it’s a comforting dish that everyone will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 8 oz medium pasta shells
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups low-sodium beef broth
- 8 oz cream cheese
- 1 cup shredded cheddar or mozzarella cheese
- Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the pasta shells in salted boiling water until al dente. Drain and reserve half a cup of pasta water.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Sauté onions until translucent, then add garlic and cook until fragrant.
- Add ground beef to the skillet; cook until browned, breaking it apart as needed. Drain excess fat if necessary.
- Stir in the beef broth and cream cheese until smooth; add reserved pasta water to achieve desired consistency.
- Fold in the drained pasta shells gently and top with shredded cheese before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: For added nutrition, mix in spinach or mushrooms. Substitute ground turkey or chicken for a lighter version. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to three days; reheat on the stove with a splash of milk for creaminess.