Description

If you’re craving a quick, creamy, and satisfying meal, this Creamy Beef and Shells is your new go-to dinner idea. With tender shell pasta wrapped in a cheesy, savory sauce and loaded with seasoned ground beef, this dish delivers ultimate comfort in every bite. It’s perfect for busy weeknights, meal prepping, or feeding a hungry family fast. Ideal for fans of easy dinners, quick comfort food, and one-pot meals, it ticks all the boxes for hearty, budget-friendly, and delicious home cooking. This is one of those food ideas you’ll want on repeat!

Ingredients

1 pound ground beef

8 ounces medium pasta shells

1 small yellow onion, diced

2 cloves garlic, minced

2 tablespoons tomato paste

1 cup beef broth

1 cup heavy cream

1 and 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese

1 teaspoon Italian seasoning

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

1. Cook pasta shells in salted boiling water until al dente. Drain and set aside.

2. In a large skillet, brown the ground beef over medium-high heat. Drain excess fat.

3. Add diced onion to the beef and cook for 3-4 minutes until softened. Stir in minced garlic and cook 30 seconds.

4. Stir in tomato paste, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Cook for 1 minute.

5. Pour in beef broth and heavy cream, stirring to combine. Bring to a gentle simmer.

6. Reduce heat and stir in shredded cheddar cheese until melted and smooth.

7. Add cooked pasta and toss until well coated in sauce.

8. Serve warm and garnish with fresh parsley if desired.

Notes

For extra creaminess, add a tablespoon of cream cheese along with the shredded cheddar.

To lighten it up, use half-and-half and lean ground turkey or beef.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Category: Dinner
Method: Stovetop
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1.5 cups
Calories: 620
Sugar: 4
Sodium: 680
Fat: 34
Saturated Fat: 18
Unsaturated Fat: 13
Trans Fat: 1
Carbohydrates: 45
Fiber: 2
Protein: 35
Cholesterol: 105

Keywords: creamy beef pasta, easy dinner, pasta recipe, comfort food