Irresistible Creamy Beef and Shells Recipe – Comfort Food Bliss
Creamy Beef and Shells is a comforting, rich pasta dish featuring tender ground beef, medium pasta shells, and a luscious creamy sauce infused with garlic, onions, and Italian seasoning.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 8 oz medium pasta shells
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups low-sodium beef broth
- 2 tsp Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Cook pasta shells according to package instructions, drain, and set aside.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef until fully cooked. Drain excess fat if necessary.
- Add chopped onion and garlic to the beef. Sauté for 3–4 minutes until softened and fragrant.
- Pour in beef broth, heavy cream, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Stir to combine and bring to a simmer.
- Add cooked pasta shells to the skillet. Stir well and cook for 2–3 minutes until heated through and coated with the creamy sauce.
- Serve warm, optionally garnished with fresh parsley or grated Parmesan cheese.
Notes
- For extra flavor, sprinkle with freshly grated Parmesan or chopped fresh parsley before serving.
- Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator and reheated gently on the stovetop.