Description
A quick weeknight meal combining tender pasta with ground beef in a creamy sauce, perfect for busy evenings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces pasta shells
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or mozzarella)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Brown the ground beef with chopped onion and garlic over medium heat until cooked through, releasing an inviting aroma. Drain excess fat.
- Add the beef broth and bring to a boil, stirring gently to combine.
- Stir in the pasta shells and cook until al dente, according to package instructions, ensuring they maintain some bite.
- Reduce heat and stir in the heavy cream and cheese until melted and creamy, creating a luscious sauce.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste, adjusting as necessary for flavor.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley if desired for a pop of color.
Notes
For best results, use pasta shells for their ability to hold onto the creamy sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg