Description
Creamy Beef and Shells is a comforting pasta dish featuring ground beef simmered in a rich tomato and heavy cream sauce, tossed with shell pasta for maximum sauce coverage. This easy, budget‑friendly recipe delivers a velvety texture and robust flavor, perfect for quick weeknight meals. Top with grated cheese for extra indulgence. Ideal for families seeking a hearty, satisfying dinner that can be ready in under 30 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef
- 8 ounces shell pasta
- 1 can (15 ounces) tomato sauce
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
- Grated cheese for topping (optional)
Instructions
- Cook the shell pasta until al dente and set aside.
- Brown the ground beef in a pot, drain excess fat.
- Stir in tomato sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper; simmer.
- Add heavy cream, stir until smooth.
- Combine pasta with sauce, heat through.
- Serve hot, topped with grated cheese if desired.
Notes
- For a lighter version
- replace half of the heavy cream with low‑fat milk. Reserve pasta water to help the sauce adhere. Add a pinch of red‑pepper flakes for heat.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 servings
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 40g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
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