Description
Creamy Beef and Shells is a delightful and comforting pasta dish that brings warmth to your table in just 30 minutes. This recipe features tender shell pasta enveloped in a luscious, creamy sauce made with savory ground beef, rich cheese, and a medley of seasonings. Perfect for weeknight meals or gatherings, it’s a crowd-pleaser that leaves everyone satisfied.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces Shell Pasta
- 1 pound Ground Beef
- 1/2 cup Yellow Onion (diced)
- 1 teaspoon Seasoned Salt
- 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
- 1 teaspoon Onion Powder
- 15 ounces Tomato Sauce
- 1 cup Beef Broth
- 3/4 cup Heavy Whipping Cream
- 2 cups Cheddar Cheese (shredded)
Instructions
- Cook the shell pasta according to package directions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a skillet over medium-high heat, add the ground beef and diced onions. Cook until the beef is browned and no pink remains. Drain excess grease.
- Season with seasoned salt, garlic powder, and onion powder. Stir in tomato sauce, beef broth, and heavy whipping cream. Bring to a simmer while stirring gently.
- Gradually mix in shredded cheddar cheese until fully melted into the sauce.
- Add the drained shell pasta to the skillet, mixing well until everything is combined. Allow to simmer for an additional 5–10 minutes until the sauce thickens.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 490
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 80mg