Creamy Beef and Shells: Indulgent Comfort Food Made Easy
Creamy Beef and Shells is a delicious and satisfying dish that combines seasoned beef, pasta, and a luscious creamy sauce. It’s perfect for weeknight dinners or whenever you crave some indulgent comfort food.
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: none
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 cup beef broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 cups shell pasta
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add onions and garlic, cooking until softened.
- Add ground beef to the skillet, breaking it up, and cook until browned.
- Stir in Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Add beef broth and bring to a simmer. Stir in the shell pasta and cook until al dente.
- Reduce heat and mix in heavy cream and cheddar cheese until melted and creamy.
- Serve warm.
Notes
- For an extra kick, add crushed red pepper flakes.
- Feel free to substitute ground turkey for a leaner option.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: Creamy Beef and Shells, comfort food, easy recipes