Description
Creamy Beef and Shells is a delightful one-pot meal that effortlessly combines tender pasta shells with seasoned ground beef in a rich, creamy sauce. Perfect for busy weeknights, this recipe can be prepared in just 30 minutes, making it an ideal choice for families or casual gatherings. The creamy texture and robust flavors are guaranteed to satisfy even the pickiest eaters. With minimal prep time and easily customizable ingredients, you can adapt this dish to suit your taste preferences. Serve it warm alongside a fresh salad or crusty garlic bread to create a complete and satisfying dinner experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 8 oz medium pasta shells
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 8 oz cream cheese
- 2 cups low-sodium beef broth
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1 tsp dried Italian herbs
Instructions
- Cook the pasta shells according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and reserve about one cup of pasta water.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef and chopped onion until the beef is cooked through and onions are translucent. Drain excess fat.
- Add minced garlic to the skillet and sauté for about a minute until fragrant.
- Lower the heat, then add cream cheese and beef broth to the skillet. Stir until smooth; adjust consistency with reserved pasta water if necessary.
- Combine cooked pasta shells with the sauce in the skillet, stirring gently to coat all shells evenly. Mix in dried Italian herbs.
- Serve hot, topped with shredded cheddar cheese.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 85mg