creamy beef and shells

(1 RATING)
8 Pinches
Ofallon, MO
Updated on May 1, 2024

Warm, creamy, and comforting, this one-pot meal is perfect for a cozy night in. With tender ground beef and hearty shells, it’s a delicious twist on a classic comfort food dish.

prep time 5 Min
cook time 25 Min
method Stove Top
yield 6 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 1 pound ground beef with a little fat in it, like 85/15
  • 1/2 medium yellow onion, chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
  • 1 can tomato sauce (15 oz)
  • 2 cups low-sodium beef broth
  • 12 ounces medium pasta shells, uncooked
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream, warmed to room temperature
  • kosher salt, to taste
  • freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • grated Parmesan, for garnish
  • chopped fresh thyme or parsley, for garnish

How To Make creamy beef and shells

  • Step 1
    Brown the ground beef in a large skillet over medium heat. When the ground beef is about halfway browned, add the onion and continue cooking until the beef is browned and the onion is soft. Reduce the heat to low and add the garlic and Italian seasoning. Cook for 1 minute while stirring.
  • Step 2
    Add the tomato sauce and beef broth. Bring it to a boil. Add the pasta, reduce the heat to a simmer, and cook until tender, approximately 15-18 minutes. Add a little more beef broth if needed to keep the pasta submerged.
  • Step 3
    Remove from the heat and stir in the heavy cream. Season with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
  • Step 4
    Garnish with freshly grated Parmesan cheese and fresh parsley or thyme.

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Category: Pasta
Keyword: #dinner
Keyword: #creamy
Keyword: #beef
Keyword: #pasta
Ingredient: Beef
Culture: American
Method: Stove Top

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