Creamy Beef and Shells

Creamy Beef and Shells is a delicious Italian pasta dish featuring shell pasta with a creamy beef sauce, offering a rich and savory flavor.

👉🏻Ingredients list⚠️

• 8 ounces medium pasta shells

• 1 tablespoon olive oil

• 1 pound ground beef

• 1/2 medium sweet onion, diced

• 2 cloves garlic, minced

• 1.5 teaspoons Italian seasoning

• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour

• 2 cups beef stock

• 1 (15-ounce) can tomato sauce

• 3/4 cup heavy cream

• Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

• 6 ounces shredded extra-sharp cheddar cheese, about 1.5 cups

👉🏻✨DIRECTIONS:

1. Cook pasta in a large pot of boiling salted water according to package instructions; drain well.

2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add ground beef and cook until browned, about 3-5 minutes, making sure to crumble the beef as it cooks; drain excess fat. Set aside.

3. Add onion and cook, stirring frequently, until translucent, about 2-3 minutes. Stir in garlic and Italian seasoning until fragrant, about 1 minute.

4. Whisk in flour until lightly browned, about 1 minute. Gradually whisk in beef stock and tomato sauce. Bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer, stirring occasionally, until reduced and slightly thickened, about 6-8 minutes.

5. Stir in pasta, beef, and heavy cream until heated through, about 1-2 minutes; season with salt and pepper to taste. Stir in cheese until melted, about 2 minutes.

6. Serve immediately.

👉🏻✨TIPS

• Adding salt to the boiling water when cooking pasta raises the boiling point, resulting in better-cooked pasta.

• Make sure to crumble the ground beef while cooking to ensure even distribution in the sauce.

👉🏻✨BENEFITS

• This dish can serve as a main course for family dinners or be enjoyed on special occasions. Its rich flavor and creamy texture make it a favorite among diners.

👉🏻✨NUTRITIONAL

• Ground beef is rich in protein, an essential nutrient that provides energy and supports growth and repair processes in the body.

• Cream and cheddar cheese contain fats and calcium, providing energy and minerals when consumed in moderation.

• Onions and garlic are rich in various vitamins and minerals, which help boost immunity and promote overall health.