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Creamy Beef and Shells

A comforting pasta dish made with tender shells, seasoned ground beef, and a rich creamy tomato cheese sauce.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 520
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Pasta
  • 12 oz medium pasta shells
Sauce
  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 onion diced
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 15 oz tomato sauce
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1.5 cups shredded cheese cheddar or Colby-Jack
  • 0.5 tsp salt to taste
  • 0.25 tsp black pepper to taste

Equipment

  • Large skillet
  • Large pot
  • Wooden spoon

Method
 

  1. Cook pasta shells until al dente and set aside.
  2. Brown ground beef in a skillet and drain excess fat.
  3. Add onion and garlic and cook until softened.
  4. Stir in tomato sauce and seasonings.
  5. Reduce heat and add cream.
  6. Add cooked pasta and toss to coat.
  7. Stir in cheese until melted and creamy.
  8. Adjust seasoning and serve hot.

Notes

Keep heat low after adding cream to prevent curdling. Add pasta water if needed.