Description
Indulge in this comforting Creamy Beef and Shells recipe, perfect for weeknight dinners or family gatherings. This easy-to-make dish features tender ground beef enveloped in a luscious creamy sauce, all tossed with pasta shells for a satisfying meal. With just a handful of ingredients and minimal prep time, you can create a delightful dinner that the whole family will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef
- 8 ounces pasta shells
- 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup beef broth
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon dried Italian herbs
- 1 cup shredded cheese (e.g., cheddar or mozzarella)
Instructions
- Cook pasta shells in salted boiling water until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In the same pot, brown the ground beef over medium heat, breaking it apart as it cooks. Drain excess fat if needed.
- Stir in garlic powder and Italian herbs into the cooked beef for about 1 minute.
- Add cream cheese and beef broth to the pot, stirring until well combined and creamy.
- Fold in the cooked pasta shells until evenly coated with sauce.
- Top with shredded cheese, cover briefly to melt (about 2-3 minutes), then serve warm.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 240g)
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 70mg