Description
Creamy Beef and Shell pasta is the ultimate comfort food that brings warmth and joy to any dining table. With tender shell pasta enveloped in a rich, cheesy sauce and seasoned ground beef, this dish is perfect for busy weeknights or special gatherings. Quick to prepare and bursting with flavor, it promises smiles and satisfaction in every bite. Elevate your meal with this delightful recipe that combines simplicity with gourmet appeal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz medium shell pasta
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup low-sodium beef broth
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the shell pasta in salted boiling water until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Sauté diced onion until translucent, about 3-4 minutes. Add minced garlic and cook until fragrant.
- Increase heat slightly and add ground beef. Cook until browned, about 5-7 minutes, draining excess fat if necessary.
- Lower heat to medium-low, stir in cream cheese until melted. Gradually add beef broth while stirring until smooth.
- Mix in shredded mozzarella and cheddar with Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper until melted.
- Fold cooked shell pasta into the creamy sauce until well coated.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 27g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 75mg