Description
A comforting dish of tender shell pasta enveloped in a rich, creamy tomato sauce with ground beef, perfect for family gatherings and cozy dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz shell pasta
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 can (15 oz) tomato sauce
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or mozzarella)
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Olive oil
- Fresh basil or parsley (optional for garnish)
Instructions
- Cook the shell pasta: Start by boiling the shell pasta in salted water according to package instructions. Once al dente, drain the pasta and set it aside.
- Sauté onions: In a large skillet, heat a generous drizzle of olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and sauté until translucent and fragrant.
- Brown the ground beef: Introduce minced garlic and ground beef into the skillet. Cook until the beef browns beautifully, breaking it apart as it cooks.
- Stir in sauces: Pour in the tomato sauce and heavy cream, stirring until the mixture simmers and thickens slightly.
- Season generously: Sprinkle in salt and pepper to taste.
- Combine pasta and sauce: Add the cooked shell pasta to your skillet, stirring gently until the pasta is well-coated with the sauce.
- Melt the cheese: Sprinkle your shredded cheese over the top and allow it to melt.
- Serve with love: Distribute the Beef and Shells onto plates, garnishing with fresh basil or parsley if desired.
Notes
This dish can be made ahead of time and stored in the fridge for up to 3 days. Freeze for up to 2 months. Reheat in the oven or skillet.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: beef, pasta, creamy, comfort food, family dinner