Easy Creamy Beef And Shells Recipe
This easy creamy beef and shells recipe features tender pasta shells cooked in a rich, cheesy beef sauce. Perfect for a weeknight dinner, it combines flavorful ground beef, creamy cheese, and simple pantry ingredients for a delicious meal in under 30 minutes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Halal
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz medium pasta shells
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup tomato sauce
- 1 1/2 cups heavy cream
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp Italian seasoning
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Cook pasta shells according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add diced onions and cook until softened, about 3 minutes.
- Add ground beef and cook until browned. Stir in minced garlic and cook for another minute.
- Add tomato sauce, paprika, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 5 minutes.
- Stir in heavy cream and let it cook for 3 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Add shredded cheddar cheese and stir until melted.
- Toss in the cooked pasta shells and stir to coat everything evenly.
- Garnish with fresh parsley and serve hot.
Notes
- You can use any pasta of your choice, but shells hold the sauce perfectly.
- For a lighter version, swap heavy cream with half-and-half or milk.
- Add extra veggies like bell peppers or spinach for a nutritious boost.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 650 kcal
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 620mg