Creamy Beef and Shells
Creamy Beef and Shells is a delectable comfort food that combines tender pasta shells with a rich, creamy beef sauce. This quick and easy recipe is perfect for busy weeknights or family gatherings, delivering an irresistible burst of flavor in every bite.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 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
- 8 oz medium pasta shells
- 1 cup heavy cream
Instructions
- Cook the pasta shells in salted boiling water until al dente, then drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef with the chopped onion and minced garlic until fully cooked. Drain excess fat.
- Add low-sodium beef broth and Italian seasoning to the skillet; let it simmer for about 5 minutes to combine flavors.
- Stir in heavy cream and allow it to simmer on low heat for another 5 minutes until thickened.
- Gently fold in the cooked pasta shells until well-coated with the creamy beef sauce. Adjust seasoning as needed.
- Serve hot, garnished with extra Italian seasoning if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
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