Creamy Beef and Shells
Creamy Beef and Shells is a delightful comfort food that combines tender pasta shells with a luscious beef sauce, making it an ideal choice for busy weeknights or family gatherings. This quick recipe is packed with rich flavors from the beef broth, garlic, and Italian seasoning, all enveloped in a creamy base that enhances each bite. Not only is it easy to prepare in just one skillet, but it’s also customizable—swap ground beef for turkey or chicken for a lighter twist. With its mouthwatering taste and simple cleanup, Creamy Beef and Shells will quickly become a staple on your dinner table.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: One skillet
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 8 oz medium pasta shells
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 cups low-sodium beef broth
- 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 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 along with chopped onion and minced garlic until fully cooked, then drain excess fat.
- Add the beef broth and Italian seasoning to the skillet; bring to a gentle simmer for about 5 minutes.
- Stir in heavy cream, reduce heat, and simmer for another 5 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Gently fold in the cooked pasta shells until well-coated with sauce.
- Serve hot, garnished with extra Italian seasoning if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 250g)
- Calories: 485
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 21g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
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