Easy Creamy Beef and Shells
Creamy Beef and Shells is the ultimate cozy skillet meal that feels like a big, warm hug in a bowl. There is something so nostalgic about tender pasta shells cradling a savory, seasoned ground beef sauce that’s been swirled with just enough cream to make it indulgent.
Ingredients
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 12 oz medium pasta shells
- ½ yellow onion finely diced
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 1.5 cups beef broth
- 1 can 8 oz tomato sauce
- ½ cup heavy cream
- 1.5 cups sharp cheddar cheese shredded
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley chopped for garnish
Instructions
- Boil a large pot of salted water and cook the pasta shells until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet over medium-high heat, brown the ground beef with the onion and garlic until the meat is fully cooked. Drain excess grease.
- Stir the flour into the beef mixture and cook for 1 minute.
- Slowly whisk in the beef broth, tomato sauce, and Italian seasoning. Bring to a light simmer for 3–5 minutes until thickened.
- Turn the heat to low. Stir in the heavy cream and shredded cheddar cheese until the sauce is smooth.
- Add the cooked pasta shells to the skillet and toss to coat thoroughly. Season with salt and pepper.
- Garnish with fresh parsley and serve immediately.