Creamy Beef and Shells: The Indulgent Comfort Dish You’ll Love
A rich and comforting dish combining ground beef and pasta in a creamy sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Omnivore
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef
- 12 ounces shell pasta
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup beef broth
- 1 cup shredded cheese
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large skillet, brown the ground beef over medium heat.
- Cook the shell pasta according to package instructions; drain and set aside.
- Add garlic powder and onion powder to the beef, stirring well.
- Pour in beef broth and bring to a simmer.
- Stir in heavy cream and cheese, mixing until smooth.
- Add the cooked pasta to the skillet, combining everything thoroughly.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve hot and enjoy!
Notes
- This dish can be made ahead of time and reheated on the stove.
- Feel free to add vegetables like spinach or mushrooms for added nutrition.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: Creamy Beef and Shells, Comfort Food, Pasta Dish