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Creamy Beef and Shells

A comforting and creamy pasta dish featuring ground beef and shell pasta in a rich sauce.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 600
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Pasta and Beef
  • 8 oz shell pasta or any small pasta
  • 1 lb ground beef 85% lean
  • 1 tsp salt to taste
  • 1 tsp black pepper to taste
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
Creamy Sauce
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 cup beef broth low sodium
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese or more to taste
  • 1 cup frozen peas optional

Method
 

Cook the Pasta
  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the shell pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
Brown the Beef
  1. In a skillet over medium heat, add the ground beef. Season with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder. Cook until browned, about 5-7 minutes, breaking it apart with a wooden spoon.
Make the Sauce
  1. Reduce the heat to low and stir in the beef broth and heavy cream. Bring to a simmer and let cook for 3-5 minutes until slightly thickened.
  2. Add the shredded cheddar cheese and stir until melted and smooth. If using, stir in the frozen peas.
Combine and Serve
  1. Add the cooked pasta to the skillet and toss to coat in the creamy sauce. Cook for an additional 2 minutes to heat through. Serve warm.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 600kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 30gFat: 35gSaturated Fat: 20gFiber: 3gSugar: 2g

Notes

Feel free to add vegetables like spinach or bell peppers for extra nutrition.

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