Description
Looking for the best Creamy Beef and Shells recipe This easy and quick dinner idea is simple to prepare and delivers a rich and healthy style comfort meal every time Perfect for family dinners meal prep gatherings casual parties or busy weeknights this recipe combines tender pasta and savory beef into one satisfying dish Save this simple and reliable recipe for your best go to dinner option
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- 12 oz shell pasta
- 1 medium onion chopped
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 1 cup tomato sauce
- 1 cup beef broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook 12 oz shell pasta until just tender then drain and set aside.
- Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat and add 1 lb ground beef breaking it apart and cooking until fully browned.
- Add chopped onion and cook for 3 to 4 minutes until softened then add minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
- Stir in 2 tbsp tomato paste and cook for 1 minute then add 1 cup tomato sauce and 1 cup beef broth and simmer for 5 minutes.
- Lower heat and slowly stir in 1 cup heavy cream until the sauce becomes smooth.
- Season with 1 tsp Italian seasoning salt and black pepper to taste.
- Add cooked pasta and mix well then stir in 1 cup Parmesan cheese until melted and thickened.
- Remove from heat let rest for 2 minutes and serve warm.
Notes
- Use full fat cream for best texture.
- Add extra broth when reheating.
- Taste after adding cheese before adding more salt.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 620
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 780 mg
- Fat: 34 g
- Saturated Fat: 16 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 32 g
- Cholesterol: 120 mg