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Creamy Beef and Shells

Creamy Beef and Shells: A Quick Comfort Meal You’ll Love

Creamy Beef and Shells is a quick and satisfying one-pot dish that combines tender pasta with a rich, creamy tomato sauce.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Pasta
  • 8 oz Medium Pasta Shells Any pasta that holds sauce well can be used.
For the Filling
  • 1 lb Ground Beef Lean ground beef is preferable.
  • 1/2 medium Onion Chopped, or substitute with shallots.
  • 3 cloves Garlic Minced, can substitute with garlic powder.
For the Sauce
  • 1 cup Creamy Tomato Sauce Mix heavy cream with tomato sauce or use dairy-free alternatives.
  • 1 tbsp Italian Seasoning Can substitute with dried oregano or basil.
  • 1 tsp Mustard Optional, can be omitted.
For the Optional Creaminess
  • 1 cup Cheese Shredded cheddar or plant-based cheese for vegan option.

Equipment

  • large pot
  • Skillet
  • wooden spoon

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Boil a large pot of salted water. Add the medium pasta shells and cook for about 8-10 minutes until slightly undercooked. Drain and set aside.
  2. In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add ground beef, breaking it apart; sauté for 5-7 minutes until browned.
  3. Add chopped onion and minced garlic to the skillet; sauté for 2-3 minutes until onions are translucent.
  4. Pour in the creamy tomato sauce and Italian seasoning; stir well and let simmer for about 3-4 minutes.
  5. Gently fold in cooked pasta shells and stir until coated with sauce, about 2 minutes.
  6. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes over low heat. Garnish with shredded cheese or parsley if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 25gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container for 3-5 days and reheat with a splash of cream or water to restore creaminess.

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