Description
A simple dish of ground beef and pasta shells in a creamy tomato sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces medium uncooked shells
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 medium onion, chopped
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 (14 ounce) can tomato sauce or crushed tomatoes
- 1/3 cup beef broth
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Boil water and cook pasta shells al dente according to package directions.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet and sauté onion for 5 minutes over medium heat.
- Add ground beef and cook until browned, about 5 minutes, breaking it up and draining excess fat if needed.
- Stir in garlic and chili powder, then add tomato sauce and beef broth. Simmer for 4-5 minutes until sauce reduces slightly.
- Stir in heavy cream and season with salt and pepper. Warm through.
- Toss sauce with drained pasta shells and serve immediately.
Notes
- Drain excess fat from beef for a leaner dish.
- Do not overcook pasta; it should be firm to the bite.
- Adjust seasoning to your taste.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Sauté and boil
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: Creamy Beef and Shells, beef pasta, creamy pasta, ground beef recipe, easy dinner