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Creamy Beef And Shells Bowl of creamy beef and shells pasta topped with shredded cheese and parsley, with a spoon on the side.

Creamy Beef And Shells

A fast, family-friendly one-pot Creamy Beef And Shells with ground beef, tender shells, tomato sauce, and a rich, creamy cheese sauce. Perfect for busy weeknights ready in under 30 minutes and easily customizable with veggies or different proteins.
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Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Comfort Food
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Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Browning & Simmering: 15 minutes
Total Time: 45 minutes
Servings: 6
Calories: 46kcal
Cost: $15

Equipment

  • 1 Large deep skillet or Dutch oven (For one-pot cooking)
  • 1 Wooden spoon (Stirring and breaking up meat)
  • 1 Cutting board (For prepping vegetables)
  • 1 Sharp knife (Dicing onions, chopping herbs)
  • 1 Measuring cups & spoons
  • 1 Can opener (For tomato products)

Ingredients

Main Ingredients

  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 2 cups medium pasta shells - uncooked
  • 1 small onion - diced
  • 3 cloves garlic - minced
  • 15 oz tomato sauce - 1 can
  • 14.5 oz diced tomatoes - with juices
  • 2 cups beef broth
  • 4 oz cream cheese - cubed
  • 1 cup cheddar cheese - shredded
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • — — Salt & pepper - to taste

Optional Add-ins

  • 1 cup frozen peas or corn
  • 0.5 cup mushrooms - sliced
  • 1 — bell pepper - diced
  • — — fresh parsley - garnish

For Extra Flavor

  • — — Parmesan cheese - for topping
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 0.5 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 2 tablespoon butter

Instructions

  • Cook ground beef in a skillet until browned, leaving some fat, and season with salt and pepper.
    Tomato sauce simmering in a stainless steel pan with a wooden spoon lifting some of the sauce.
  • Cook diced onion until soft, then add garlic and cook until fragrant.
    Ground beef browning in a skillet on a stovetop, seasoned and cooking until caramelized.
  • Stir in tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, and beef broth; add Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
    Pasta shells in a skillet topped with cubes of cream cheese and shredded cheese, ready to be mixed into the sauce.
  • Add uncooked pasta shells and simmer until tender, stirring occasionally.
  • Remove from heat, stir in cream cheese and cheddar until smooth, then garnish and serve.
    Bowl of creamy beef and shells pasta topped with shredded cheese and parsley, with a spoon on the side.

Notes

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

Nutrition

Serving: 520g | Calories: 46kcal (2%) | Carbohydrates: 27g (9%) | Fat: 25g (38%) | Saturated Fat: 12g (75%) | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1.5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 95mg (32%) | Sodium: 980mg (43%) | Potassium: 690mg (20%) | Fiber: 5g (21%) | Sugar: 9g (10%) | Vitamin A: 950IU (19%) | Vitamin C: 10mg (12%) | Calcium: 210mg (21%) | Iron: 4mg (22%)
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