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Creamy Shells and Beef

by Sheryl S

PREP TIME: 5 mins | COOK TIME: 30 mins | TOTAL TIME: 35 mins | SERVINGS: 7

This easy ground beef, pasta recipe is an amazing dinner that you can make in a snap! Cheesy, creamy, and delicious. If you are looking for another quick weeknight meal for busy days, this creamy shells and beef is a great option! Serve this with a simple side salad and garlic bread for an easy dinner that your family will love!

INGREDIENTS

1 tbsp olive oil

1 ½ lbs fresh extra lean ground beef

½ c. yellow or white onion, chopped

2 tbsp garlic, chopped

2 c. marinara sauce, pasta sauce, tomato sauce, or crushed tomatoes

2 c. water

2 c medium shells uncooked (about ½ of a 1 lb. box)

½ c. shredded Parmesan cheese optional

2 tbsp Italian seasoning mix

1 c. heavy cream or half and half

1 tsp sea salt

½ tsp ground black pepper

How to make Creamy Shells and Beef

Step 1: Heat the olive oil in a large pot or skillet. Then, add the onions and saute until tender.

Step 2: Next, add the ground beef and continue to cook until no longer pink.

Step 3: Add the garlic and season with salt & pepper. Then, whisk in the tomato sauce, followed by the pasta and water.

Step 4: Put the lid on and bring everything to a boil. Once boiling, remove the lid and continue to cook for another 10 minutes or until the pasta begins to soften.

Step 5: Stir in the Italian seasoning.

Step 6: Adjust the heat to medium-low and mix in the cream.

Step 7: Continue to cook on low heat until the sauce starts to thicken.

Step 8: Finally, add the Parmesan cheese and serve the creamy shells and beef immediately. Enjoy!

NOTE:

If cooking 1 lb of pasta, use 3 c water and a large jar (32 ounces jar) of marinara sauce or pasta sauce. If desired, add a 15-ounce can of diced tomatoes for more tomato flavor.

NUTRITION FACTS:

Calories: 546 kcal, Carbohydrates: 33g, Protein: 32g, Fat: 31g, Saturated Fat: 16g, Cholesterol: 135mg, Sodium: 1040mg, Potassium: 779mg, Fiber: 3g, Sugar: 5g, Vitamin A: 1009IU, Vitamin C: 8mg, Calcium: 160mg, Iron: 4mg

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Creamy Shells and Beef

This easy ground beef, pasta recipe is an amazing dinner that you can make in a snap! Cheesy, creamy, and delicious. If you are looking for another quick weeknight meal for busy days, this creamy shells and beef is a great option! Serve this with a simple side salad and garlic bread for an easy dinner that your family will love!
Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 30 mins
Total Time 35 mins
Course Main Course
Cuisine Italian
Servings 7 people
Calories 546 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 ½ lbs fresh extra lean ground beef
  • ½ c. yellow or white onion chopped
  • 2 tbsp garlic chopped
  • 2 c. marinara sauce pasta sauce, tomato sauce, or crushed tomatoes
  • 2 c. water
  • 2 c medium shells uncooked about ½ of a 1 lb. box
  • ½ c. shredded Parmesan cheese optional
  • 2 tbsp Italian seasoning mix
  • 1 c. heavy cream or half and half
  • 1 tsp sea salt
  • ½ tsp ground black pepper

Instructions
 

  • Heat the olive oil in a large pot or skillet. Then, add the onions and saute until tender.
  • Next, add the ground beef and continue to cook until no longer pink.
  • Add the garlic and season with salt & pepper. Then, whisk in the tomato sauce, followed by the pasta and water.
  • Put the lid on and bring everything to a boil. Once boiling, remove the lid and continue to cook for another 10 minutes or until the pasta begins to soften.
  • Stir in the Italian seasoning.
  • Adjust the heat to medium-low and mix in the cream.
  • Continue to cook on low heat until the sauce starts to thicken.
  • Finally, add the Parmesan cheese and serve the creamy shells and beef immediately. Enjoy!

Notes

If cooking 1 lb of pasta, use 3 c water and a large jar (32 ounces jar) of marinara sauce or pasta sauce. If desired, add a 15-ounce can of diced tomatoes for more tomato flavor.

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