Creamy Beef and Shells - Easy Recipes for Dinner
easy recipes like this creamy beef and shells dish make weeknight dinners simple and delicious.
Servings: 6 servings
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound ground beef
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 cup diced onion
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 1 (15-ounce) can tomato sauce
- 1 1/2 cups beef broth
- 8 ounces medium pasta shells
- 1/3 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley (optional)
Instructions
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat.
- Add ground beef and cook until browned, about 3-5 minutes, breaking it up as it cooks.
- Season with salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and Italian seasoning.
- Add diced onion and cook until softened, about 2-3 minutes.
- Stir in garlic and tomato paste; cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Pour in tomato sauce and beef broth. Bring to a boil.
- Stir in pasta shells. Reduce heat and simmer until pasta is cooked through, about 10-12 minutes.
- Stir in heavy cream and cheese until melted and creamy.
- Garnish with parsley and serve warm.