Creamy Beef and Shells Recipe: A Quick and Comforting Weeknight Dinner
Creamy Beef and Shells—A comforting, creamy pasta dish with seasoned ground beef, tomato sauce, and cheddar cheese.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- 8 oz medium pasta shells
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 onion, diced
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1 tbsp tomato paste
- 2 cups beef stock
- 1 (15 oz) can tomato sauce
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
Instructions
1. Boil pasta shells, drain, and set aside.
2. Cook beef, onion, and garlic in olive oil.
3. Add tomato paste, tomato sauce, and beef stock, simmer for 6-8 minutes.
4. Stir in heavy cream and cheddar cheese, cook until smooth.
5. Mix in pasta shells and let everything thicken for 5-10 mins.
6. Serve and enjoy!
Notes
Use ground turkey for a leaner version.
Add red pepper flakes for a spicy kick.
Great for leftovers—store in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
For extra creaminess, stir in a spoonful of cream cheese.
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