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One Pot Creamy Beef and Shells Pasta

One Pot Creamy Beef and Shells Pasta

This One Pot Creamy Beef and Shells Pasta is a comforting, quick, and delicious dinner option, perfect for busy weeknights.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: DINNER RECIPES
Cuisine: American
Calories: 550
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Beef Mixture
  • 1 tablespoon Olive oil
  • 1 pound Ground beef
  • 1 medium Onion diced
  • 2 cloves Garlic minced
For the Sauce
  • 15 ounces Tomato sauce
  • 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon Paprika
  • 1 teaspoon Salt adjust to taste
  • 1 teaspoon Freshly cracked black pepper
For the Pasta
  • 8 ounces Medium pasta shells
  • 2 cups Beef broth
For Creamy Texture
  • 1 cup Heavy cream or half-and-half
  • 1 cup Shredded cheddar cheese or a cheese blend
Optional Extras
  • Vegetables (finely chopped) optional

Equipment

  • Large pot

Method
 

How to Make One Pot Creamy Beef and Shells Pasta
  1. Heat your olive oil in a large pot over medium heat until it shimmers gently.
  2. Add the ground beef, diced onion, and minced garlic, cooking for about 5 minutes.
  3. Stir in the tomato sauce, Italian seasoning, paprika, salt, and pepper.
  4. Combine the uncooked medium pasta shells and beef broth into the pot.
  5. Reduce the heat, cover the pot, and let it simmer for about 10 minutes.
  6. Incorporate the heavy cream or half-and-half and shredded cheese, stirring until melted.
  7. Mix in the optional vegetables if you're using them.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 550kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 30gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 700mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 2gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 3mg

Notes

For best results, brown the beef thoroughly and avoid overcrowding the pot.

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