Description
Creamy Beef and Shells is a delightful comfort dish that will have your family eagerly gathering around the dinner table. This rich and cheesy recipe combines tender pasta shells with savory ground beef in a luscious creamy sauce, all ready in just 30 minutes. Perfect for busy weeknights or cozy family gatherings, this meal is guaranteed to satisfy both kids and adults alike. With its flavorful blend of Italian herbs and a velvety texture, Creamy Beef and Shells is an easy-to-make dish that you’ll find yourself coming back to time and again.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces medium pasta shells
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 small sweet onion (diced)
- 5 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 cup beef stock
- 15-ounce can marinara sauce
- 3/4 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper (to taste)
- 1 1/2 cups cheddar cheese (freshly grated)
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package instructions in boiling salted water, then drain.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Brown ground beef for about 3-5 minutes; drain excess fat.
- Sauté diced onion for about 2 minutes, then add minced garlic and cook until fragrant.
- Whisk in flour until lightly browned, then gradually add beef stock and marinara sauce along with seasonings.
- Simmer the sauce for about 6-8 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Stir in cooked pasta and reserved beef, then mix in heavy cream until heated through.
- Add sour cream and fold in cheddar cheese until melted.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 670mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg