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Creamy Beef and Shells

  • Author: admin
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: None

Description

A comforting dish that combines hearty ground beef, creamy sauce, and pasta, perfect for busy weeknights.


Ingredients

  • 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

  1. Cook the pasta shells in salted boiling water until al dente. Drain and set aside.
  2. In a large skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef with the onion and garlic until fully cooked. Drain excess fat.
  3. Add beef broth and Italian seasoning; simmer for 5 minutes.
  4. Stir in heavy cream and let it simmer on low heat for another 5 minutes until thickened.
  5. Gently fold in the cooked pasta shells until well-coated with the sauce. Adjust seasoning if needed.

Notes

Garnish with extra Italian seasoning and serve with salad or garlic bread.