Description
A warm, creamy pasta dish featuring golden shell pasta, savory beef, and a luscious sauce, perfect for family dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz. shell pasta
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or mozzarella)
- 1 cup beef broth
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the diced onion and minced garlic, cooking until soft and fragrant, about 3-4 minutes.
- Add the ground beef to the pot, cooking until browned and thoroughly cooked. Drain any excess fat.
- Stir in the beef broth and heavy cream, bringing the mixture to a gentle simmer.
- Add the shell pasta to the pot, stir, cover, and cook for about 10-12 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Once the pasta is cooked, stir in the shredded cheese until it melts into the creamy sauce.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste, adjusting for perfect flavor.
- Serve warm and enjoy!
Notes
Can be made ahead. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- 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: 600mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg