Description
This One-Pot Creamy Beef and Shells is a hearty, family-friendly meal with tender pasta, savory ground beef, and a rich creamy cheese sauce. Quick to make with minimal cleanup, perfect for weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef
- 8 oz medium pasta shells
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1 cup milk
- 1/2 cup cream cheese
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 1/2 cup frozen peas or corn (optional)
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
Instructions
- Cook beef: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add ground beef and cook until browned. Remove excess grease if needed.
- Add onion and garlic, cook 2–3 minutes until soft.
- Stir in pasta shells, beef broth, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Bring to a simmer, cover, and cook 10–12 minutes until pasta is tender, stirring occasionally.
- Reduce heat to low. Stir in milk, cream cheese, and cheddar cheese until creamy.
- Add frozen peas or corn if using. Heat through.
- Garnish with parsley and serve warm.
Notes
Use sharp cheddar for extra flavor. Substitute half-and-half for a lighter creamy sauce. Leftovers reheat well with a splash of milk.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: One Pot
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 46g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: creamy beef pasta, one pot pasta, cheesy beef shells, quick family dinner
