Creamy Beef and Shells: An Indulgent Twist on Comfort Food
A rich and creamy dish made with beef and shell pasta, perfect for a satisfying meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Omnivore
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef
- 12 ounces shell pasta
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a skillet, brown the ground beef over medium heat until fully cooked.
- Cook the shell pasta according to package instructions until al dente, then drain.
- Add the beef broth and heavy cream to the skillet and bring to a simmer.
- Stir in the cooked pasta, cheddar cheese, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
- Cook for another 5-7 minutes until the sauce is thickened and the cheese is melted.
- Serve hot and enjoy!
Notes
- For a lighter version, you can use ground turkey instead of beef.
- Add vegetables like spinach or mushrooms for extra nutrition.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1.5 cups
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg