Description
A comforting and creamy dish, perfect for busy weeknights, made with pasta shells, ground beef, and cheese.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz pasta shells
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup beef broth
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Brown the ground beef in a large skillet over medium heat, breaking it up until no longer pink.
- Add the diced onion and minced garlic, cooking until the onion is translucent.
- Stir in the beef broth and bring it to a simmer, allowing it to reduce slightly.
- Lower the heat and add the heavy cream, mixing well to combine.
- Incorporate the cooked pasta shells and shredded cheddar cheese, stirring until the cheese melts and coats the shells evenly.
- Season to taste with salt and pepper, then garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
Ensure to drain excess grease from the beef after browning for a creamy sauce. Check pasta doneness a minute early to prevent overcooking.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 90mg