Description
Creamy Beef and Shells is a comforting dish that blends nostalgic flavors with modern simplicity, making it a must-try for dinner.
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 can tomato sauce
- ¾ cup heavy cream
- 6 ounces extra sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the medium pasta shells according to package instructions, ensuring they’re al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the ground beef and cook until browned, about 5–7 minutes.
- Add the diced onion and minced garlic to the skillet; sauté until the onion is translucent, about 3–4 minutes.
- Stir in Italian seasoning, paprika, mustard powder, and flour; cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Pour in the beef stock and tomato sauce; bring to a gentle simmer for about 5 minutes.
- Reduce heat and stir in heavy cream and shredded cheddar cheese until melted and smooth.
- Combine the cooked pasta shells with the meat sauce and season with salt and pepper to taste.
Notes
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 40 g
- Saturated Fat: 20 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 43 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 34 g
- Cholesterol: 100 mg