Description
Creamy Beef and Shells is a comforting pasta dish featuring tender shell pasta enveloped in a rich, creamy sauce with savory ground beef. Perfect for quick family dinners!
Ingredients
- Medium or large shell pasta
- Lean ground beef
- Onion
- Garlic
- Cream cheese
- Low-sodium beef broth
- Freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- Dried Italian herbs (basil, oregano, thyme)
- Salt & pepper
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients and chop the onion; mince the garlic.
- Cook shell pasta in salted boiling water until al dente, according to package instructions.
- In a large skillet, brown ground beef with chopped onions over medium heat. Drain excess fat.
- Stir in minced garlic and sauté until fragrant. Add dried herbs, salt, and pepper.
- Lower heat; mix in softened cream cheese with beef broth until smooth.
- Combine cooked pasta with the sauce and stir in grated Parmesan cheese until well coated.
- Serve hot, topped with extra cheese or fresh herbs if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (245g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: - For a lighter option, swap ground beef for turkey or chicken. - Add vegetables like spinach or bell peppers for added nutrition and color. - Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to three days; reheat gently on the stove.