Creamy Beef and Shells Recipe
Indulge in a comforting and creamy beef and shells dish that combines tender pasta, seasoned ground beef, and a rich cheese sauce. This recipe is a family favorite that is both satisfying and delicious.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: None
Ingredients
Scale
Pasta:
- 8 ounces medium pasta shells
Beef:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound ground beef
- ½ medium onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1½ teaspoons Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon mustard powder
Sauce:
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 cups beef stock
- 15 ounce can tomato sauce
- ¾ cup heavy cream
- 6 ounces extra sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook Pasta: Boil pasta shells in salted water per package instructions. Drain.
- Sear Beef: Brown ground beef in olive oil, then set aside.
- Sauté Onion: Cook onion until translucent.
- Season: Add garlic, Italian seasoning, paprika, and mustard powder; cook.
- Thicken: Whisk in flour until browned.
- Make Sauce: Gradually add beef stock and tomato sauce; simmer until thickened.
- Combine: Mix in pasta, beef, and cream; heat.
- Add Cheese: Stir in cheddar until melted. Season.
- Serve: Enjoy warm!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 690
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 860mg
- Fat: 41g
- Saturated Fat: 21g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 46g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 33g
- Cholesterol: 130mg
Keywords: Creamy Beef and Shells, Pasta Recipe, Comfort Food, Cheese Sauce
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