Creamy Beef and Shell
Creamy Beef and Shell is a comforting dish that brings together tender shell pasta and savory ground beef in a velvety cream sauce. This easy-to-make recipe is perfect for family dinners or entertaining guests, promising rich flavors and satisfying textures that will have everyone asking for seconds. With vibrant colors and delicious aromas, this dish transforms any meal into a delightful feast.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz medium shell pasta
- 1 lb lean ground beef (80% lean)
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup low-sodium beef broth
- ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cups fresh spinach
Instructions
- Cook shell pasta in salted water according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, add olive oil. Sauté onion for 3 minutes, then add garlic and cook until fragrant.
- Push onions to the side, add ground beef, breaking it apart as it browns (about 6 minutes). Season with salt and pepper.
- Stir in beef broth and heavy cream; simmer for 10 minutes.
- Mix in Parmesan cheese until melted, then fold in spinach until wilted.
- Combine cooked pasta with the sauce, ensuring all shells are coated. Serve immediately with extra Parmesan on top.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 90mg