Creamy Beef and Shells Recipe Quick Digital Download
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- 8 ounces medium shell pasta
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- to taste salt and pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- for garnishing fresh parsley
Instructions
- In a large pot, bring salted water to a boil and cook the shell pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In the same pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and sauté until translucent, about 3-4 minutes.
- Add the minced garlic and ground beef to the pot. Cook, breaking it apart with a spoon, until browned and no longer pink. Season with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning.
- Pour in the beef broth and bring to a gentle simmer. Allow it to cook for about 5 minutes to let flavors meld.
- Reduce the heat to low and stir in the heavy cream, mixing well until it's fully incorporated.
- Slowly add the shredded cheddar cheese, stirring continuously until melted and creamy.
- Fold in the cooked shell pasta and combine thoroughly until the shells are coated in the creamy beef mixture.
- Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.
- Serve immediately, garnished with fresh parsley.
💡 Chef's Notes
Garnish with fresh parsley for added flavor.