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Creamy Beef and Shells

Creamy Beef and Shells: A Quick Family Comfort Meal

Creamy Beef and Shells is a delightful pasta dish that’s budget-friendly, ready in 30 minutes, and perfect for families.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 550

Ingredients
  

For the Pasta
  • 8 ounces Medium Pasta Shells Can substitute with any short pasta like rotini or penne.
For the Meat
  • 1 pound Ground Beef Can substitute with lean ground turkey or plant-based options like lentils or tofu.
For the Flavor Base
  • 1 medium Onion Yellow or white onions work best.
  • 2 cloves Garlic Cloves Adjust quantity based on your love for garlic.
For the Sauce
  • 15 ounces Creamy Tomato Sauce Use store-bought or homemade.
  • 1 teaspoon Italian Seasoning Fresh basil or oregano can be used instead.
  • to taste Salt Adjust according to preference.
  • to taste Pepper Adjust according to preference.

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • Skillet
  • Colander

Method
 

Cooking Instructions
  1. Begin by bringing a large pot of salted water to a boil over high heat. Add the medium pasta shells and cook according to the package instructions until al dente, about 8-10 minutes. Drain and set aside.
  2. In a large skillet, heat a drizzle of oil over medium heat. Add the ground beef and cook for about 6-8 minutes until browned.
  3. Add the diced onion to the pot with the beef and sauté for 3-4 minutes until translucent. Add the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
  4. Stir in the creamy tomato sauce, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Let simmer for about 5 minutes over medium-low heat.
  5. Add the cooked pasta shells into the pot with the creamy sauce and fold everything together. Stir until evenly coated and heated through, about 2-3 minutes.
  6. Serve your Creamy Beef and Shells hot. Garnish with fresh herbs or grated cheese if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 550kcalCarbohydrates: 70gProtein: 30gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 5gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 3mg

Notes

For a vegan option, swap ground beef for lentils or tofu. Store leftovers in an airtight container for 4-5 days.

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