Description
Creamy Beef and Shells is a delicious dish that delights with its rich, savory flavors and comforting textures. It’s perfect for cozy family dinners or quick weeknight meals.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 8 oz medium pasta shells
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups low-sodium beef broth
- 2 tsp Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the Pasta Shells: Boil a pot of salted water, add the pasta shells, and cook until al dente (8-10 minutes). Drain and set aside.
- Brown the Beef: In a large skillet over medium heat, add the ground beef, onion, and garlic. Cook until beef is browned (7-10 minutes) and drain excess fat.
- Simmer with Broth: Pour in the beef broth and add Italian seasoning; simmer for 5 minutes.
- Make it Creamy: Stir in heavy cream and simmer on low for an additional 5 minutes.
- Combine and Adjust: Gently fold in the cooked pasta shells, adjust seasoning with salt and pepper if needed.
- Serve and Garnish: Serve hot, garnished with extra Italian seasoning if desired.
Notes
Substitute ground beef with turkey, lighten with half-and-half, or add spices for extra flavor.
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 25
- 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: 28g
- Cholesterol: 70mg