Creamy Beef and Shells
Creamy Beef and Shells is a delightful one-pan meal that brings comfort and satisfaction to your dinner table in just 25 minutes. Rich, creamy, and full of flavor, this dish combines tender pasta shells with savory ground beef in a luscious cheese sauce that will have everyone asking for seconds.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 4 people 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces medium pasta shells
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound ground beef
- ½ medium onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1½ teaspoons Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon mustard powder
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 cups beef stock
- 15 ounces tomato sauce
- ¾ cup heavy cream
- 6 ounces extra sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the pasta in boiling salted water until al dente, then drain.
- In a skillet over medium-high heat, heat olive oil and brown the ground beef (about 3 to 5 minutes). Drain excess fat.
- Add diced onion; sauté until translucent (2 to 3 minutes). Stir in minced garlic, Italian seasoning, paprika, and mustard powder; cook for another minute.
- Whisk in flour until lightly browned (about one minute).
- Gradually whisk in beef stock and tomato sauce; bring to a boil, then simmer for about 6 to 8 minutes until thickened.
- Stir in cooked pasta and heavy cream until heated through.
- Mix in cheddar cheese until melted; season with salt and pepper.
- Serve warm and enjoy!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 525
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 690mg
- Fat: 34g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
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