Creamy Beef and Shells
Creamy Beef and Shells is a heartwarming dish that combines tender ground beef, luscious heavy cream, and pasta shells for a comforting meal the whole family will love. Perfect for busy weeknights or special occasions, this recipe delivers rich flavors with minimal effort. Each bite of creamy goodness evokes memories of shared dinners filled with laughter and love. Ready in under 30 minutes, it’s sure to become a new favorite.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 8 ounces medium pasta shells
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
- Cook pasta shells in salted boiling water according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, add olive oil. Sauté chopped onion and minced garlic until fragrant and translucent (3-4 minutes).
- Add ground beef to the skillet, breaking it apart as it cooks until browned. Drain excess fat if needed.
- Lower heat and stir in heavy cream along with Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Simmer gently for about 5 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Fold in cooked pasta shells, ensuring each piece is coated with sauce.
- Serve warm, garnished with fresh parsley or grated cheese if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 85mg