Description
A comfort food dish featuring tender shell pasta enveloped in a rich, creamy beef sauce that delights the senses.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces shell pasta
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup beef broth
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Chopped parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Bring water to a boil in a large pot. Add shell pasta and cook until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef, breaking it apart and draining excess fat once cooked.
- Add minced garlic and sauté for about a minute until fragrant.
- Pour in beef broth and heavy cream, bring to simmer, stirring occasionally.
- Stir in grated Parmesan cheese until melted and smooth.
- Add cooked pasta to skillet, season with salt and pepper, and gently coat the pasta with sauce.
- Cook on low heat for another 2-3 minutes to meld flavors.
- Serve hot, garnished with chopped parsley.
Notes
Consider substituting shell pasta with other varieties like penne or fusilli. Adding a tablespoon of cream cheese can enhance creaminess.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg