Creamy Shells and Beef
Creamy Shells and Beef is an easy ground beef pasta recipe in creamy tomato sauce. Cheesy beef and shells is an easy recipe for busy weeknights and delicious comfort food the whole family loves!
Servings: 7 servings
Cost: $10
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 ½ pounds fresh extra lean ground beef
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- ½ cup yellow or white onion chopped
- 2 tablespoons garlic chopped
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
- 2 cups marinara sauce, pasta sauce, tomato sauce or crushed tomatoes
- 2 cups water
- 2 cups medium shells uncooked (about 1/2 of a 1 pound box)
- 2 tablespoons Italian seasoning mix
- 1 cup heavy cream or half and half
- ½ cup shredded Parmesan cheese optional
Instructions
- In a large pot or skillet, saute the onions in olive oil until soft
- Add ground beef, and cook until brown
- Add the garlic, salt and pepper
- Stir in the tomato sauce, pasta and water
- Cover and bring to a boil, then remove lid, and cook for about 10 minutes or until pasta starts to soften
- Add the Italian seasoning, reduce heat to medium low, and stir in the cream
- Cook on low heat until sauce begins to thicken
- Add the Parmesan cheese, and serve
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Notes
To cook 1 pound of pasta, use 3 cups water and a large jar of marinara sauce (32 oz jar) or pasta sauce. You can add a 15-ounce can of diced tomatoes if you want more tomato flavor.
Nutrition
Calories: 546kcal | Carbohydrates: 33g | Protein: 32g | Fat: 31g | Saturated Fat: 16g | Cholesterol: 135mg | Sodium: 1040mg | Potassium: 779mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 1009IU | Vitamin C: 8mg | Calcium: 160mg | Iron: 4mg