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Creamy Beef and Shells


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  • Author: Emma
  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: Serves 4

Description

Creamy Beef and Shells is a comforting dish that combines tender pasta shells with a rich, cheesy sauce and savory ground beef. Perfect for quick family dinners!


Ingredients

  • Medium-sized pasta shells
  • Lean ground beef
  • Onion
  • Garlic
  • Low-sodium beef broth
  • Cream cheese
  • Shredded cheese (cheddar or mozzarella)
  • Italian seasoning

Instructions

  1. Cook the pasta shells in salted boiling water until al dente (8-10 minutes). Drain and set aside.
  2. In a large skillet, sauté chopped onion and minced garlic in olive oil over medium heat until fragrant.
  3. Add ground beef to the skillet; cook until browned (5-7 minutes), draining excess fat if necessary.
  4. Pour in beef broth, scraping any bits from the pan, then stir in softened cream cheese until melted.
  5. Fold cooked pasta shells into the creamy mixture along with shredded cheese until well coated.
  6. Serve immediately, garnished with parsley or additional cheese if desired.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Main
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
  • Calories: 400
  • Sugar: 3g
  • Sodium: 550mg
  • Fat: 22g
  • Saturated Fat: 10g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 10g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 30g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 23g
  • Cholesterol: 75mg