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Creamy Beef and Shells

Creamy Beef and Shells

This recipe combines lean ground beef with pasta shells in a creamy sauce for a comforting meal.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Dinner
Cuisine American
Servings 4 people
Calories 600 kcal

Equipment

  • large pot
  • Skillet

Ingredients
  

For the Beef

  • 1 lb lean ground beef

For the Pasta

  • 8 oz medium pasta shells

For the Sauce

  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 cups low-sodium beef broth
  • 2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • to taste Salt and pepper

Instructions
 

  • In a large pot, cook the pasta shells according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
  • In a skillet, brown the ground beef over medium heat. Add the onion and garlic, cooking until softened.
  • Stir in the beef broth and Italian seasoning. Let it simmer for about 5 minutes.
  • Add the heavy cream, salt, and pepper. Mix well and let it simmer for another 5 minutes.
  • Combine the cooked pasta shells with the beef sauce. Mix until well coated.
  • Serve hot.

Notes

You can add vegetables like spinach or mushrooms for extra flavor.
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