Description
This One-Pot Creamy Beef and Shells is a quick and comforting dinner that comes together in just 30 minutes. Tender pasta, savory ground beef, and a rich creamy sauce make it perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
Scale
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 8 oz medium pasta shells
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Optional: chopped parsley for garnish
Instructions
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet or pot over medium heat. Add ground beef and cook until browned. Drain excess fat.
- Add onion and garlic and sauté 2–3 minutes until softened.
- Stir in beef broth, heavy cream, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Add pasta shells and bring to a gentle simmer. Cook uncovered, stirring occasionally, for 12–15 minutes, until pasta is tender and sauce thickens.
- Remove from heat and stir in shredded cheddar cheese until melted and creamy.
- Garnish with parsley if desired and serve hot.
Notes
You can add chopped spinach or peas for extra vegetables. For a cheesier dish, sprinkle additional cheddar on top before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: One-Pot
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 510
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 27g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
Keywords: one pot pasta, creamy beef pasta, quick dinner, weeknight meal, pasta shells
