Creamy Beef and Shells
A comforting, creamy pasta dish with tender shell pasta, ground beef, and melted cheddar, ready in 30 minutes. Perfect for quick, hearty dinners with optional vegetables for extra nutrition.
Equipment
- 1 large skillet for cooking beef and sauce
- 1 pot for boiling shell pasta
- 1 colander for draining pasta
Ingredients
- 8 ounces shell pasta
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1/2 cup diced yellow onion
- 15 ounces tomato sauce
- 1 cup beef broth
- 3/4 cup heavy whipping cream
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- seasoned salt to taste
- garlic powder to taste
- onion powder to taste
Instructions
- Cook the shell pasta according to package instructions, then drain well.
- In a large skillet over medium-high heat, brown the ground beef with diced onions until fully cooked, then drain excess fat.
- Season the beef mixture with seasoned salt, garlic powder, and onion powder, stirring to combine.
- Add tomato sauce, beef broth, and heavy cream to the skillet, then bring to a simmer.
- Gradually stir in shredded cheddar cheese until melted and the sauce is creamy.
- Add the drained shell pasta to the sauce, mix thoroughly, and simmer for 5 to 10 minutes until thickened.
Notes
- For added nutrition, incorporate vegetables like spinach or bell peppers.
- Use seasoned salt carefully to balance flavor.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.