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Creamy Beef and Shells

A comforting and creamy pasta dish featuring ground beef and shell pasta in a rich sauce.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 550
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Pasta and Beef
  • 8 oz shell pasta or any small pasta
  • 1 lb ground beef 85% lean
  • 1 tsp salt to taste
  • 1 tsp black pepper to taste
Creamy Sauce
  • 1 cup heavy cream for richness
  • 1 cup beef broth low sodium
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese for flavor
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
Garnish
  • 2 tbsp chopped parsley for garnish

Method
 

Cook the Pasta
  1. In a large pot, bring salted water to a boil. Add the shell pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
Brown the Beef
  1. In a skillet over medium heat, add the ground beef. Season with salt and pepper. Cook until browned, breaking it apart with a wooden spoon, about 5-7 minutes.
Make the Sauce
  1. To the skillet with the beef, add the heavy cream, beef broth, garlic powder, and onion powder. Stir to combine and bring to a simmer.
Combine and Serve
  1. Add the cooked pasta to the skillet and stir in the shredded cheddar cheese until melted and creamy. Serve hot, garnished with chopped parsley.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 550kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 30gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 15gFiber: 2gSugar: 3g

Notes

For a spicier version, add red pepper flakes to the beef while cooking.

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