Description
Creamy Beef and Shells is a comforting and hearty pasta dish that combines tender pasta shells with a rich and cheesy beef sauce. This easy-to-make recipe is perfect for a cozy family dinner or a gathering with friends.
Ingredients
Scale
Pasta:
- 8 ounces medium pasta shells
Beef Sauce:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound ground beef
- ½ medium onion (diced)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1½ teaspoons Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon mustard powder
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 cups beef stock
- 15 ounce can tomato sauce
- ¾ cup heavy cream
- 6 ounces extra sharp cheddar cheese (shredded)
- Salt and pepper (to taste)
Instructions
- Cook Pasta: In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook pasta according to package instructions. Drain well.
- Cook Beef: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add ground beef and cook until browned, about 3 to 5 minutes, breaking it up as it cooks. Drain excess fat and set aside.
- Sauté Onion: Add diced onion to the skillet and cook until translucent, about 2 to 3 minutes.
- Season and Flavor: Stir in minced garlic, Italian seasoning, paprika, and mustard powder. Cook for about 1 minute.
- Add Flour: Whisk in all-purpose flour until lightly browned, approximately 1 minute.
- Make Sauce: Gradually whisk in beef stock and tomato sauce. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer until slightly thickened, stirring occasionally for 6 to 8 minutes.
- Combine: Add cooked pasta, browned beef, and heavy cream to the sauce. Heat through.
- Add Cheese: Stir in shredded cheddar cheese until melted. Season with salt and pepper.
- Serve: Serve warm and enjoy!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 38g
- Saturated Fat: 19g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: Creamy Beef and Shells, Beef Pasta Recipe, Comfort Food, Cheesy Pasta
