Description
Creamy Beef and Shells is a delightful comfort food that brings together tender pasta shells enveloped in a rich, velvety sauce made with seasoned ground beef and gooey cheese. This dish is perfect for busy weeknights or cozy family dinners, taking just 30 minutes from start to finish. Each bite offers a burst of flavor that will captivate your taste buds and leave everyone asking for seconds. You can easily customize this recipe by adding vegetables like spinach or swapping proteins for a lighter option. Pair it with garlic bread or a fresh garden salad for an unforgettable meal that warms the heart and satisfies the soul.
Ingredients
- Large pasta shells
- Lean ground beef
- Onion
- Garlic
- Cream cheese
- Shredded mozzarella cheese
- Shredded cheddar cheese
- Diced tomatoes
Instructions
- Cook the pasta shells according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a skillet, sauté chopped onion in olive oil over medium heat until translucent, then add minced garlic and cook until fragrant.
- Add ground beef, cooking until browned throughout; drain excess fat if necessary.
- Lower heat, mix in softened cream cheese until melted, then stir in diced tomatoes and shredded cheeses until smooth.
- Fold cooked pasta shells into the creamy beef mixture until well coated.
- Serve warm, garnished with fresh parsley if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: For added nutrition, incorporate vegetables such as spinach or bell peppers. Substitute ground turkey or plant-based meat for a lighter or vegetarian option. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to three days.