Description
Creamy Beef and Shells Recipe is a hearty and comforting dish featuring pasta shells in a rich and creamy beef sauce topped with melted cheddar cheese.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 8 ounces medium pasta shells
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 small sweet onion, diced
- 5 cloves garlic, minced
Seasonings and Sauces:
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 cup beef stock
- 1 (15oz can) marinara sauce
- 3/4 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup sour cream
Cheese:
- 1 1/2 cups cheddar cheese, freshly grated
Instructions
- Cook Pasta: Cook pasta shells according to package instructions and drain well.
- Brown Beef: Brown ground beef in a skillet, then set aside.
- Saute Onion and Garlic: Cook onion and garlic in the same skillet until fragrant.
- Make Sauce: Whisk in flour, then add beef stock, marinara sauce, and seasonings. Simmer until thickened.
- Combine: Stir in cooked pasta and beef, then add heavy cream.
- Finish: Stir in sour cream and melted cheddar cheese until creamy.
- Serve: Garnish with parsley and serve hot.
Notes
- Choose ground beef with lower fat content for a leaner dish.
- Adjust the amount of marinara sauce for desired sauciness.
- Cook pasta al dente to prevent sogginess.
- Drain excess grease from beef for a healthier meal.
- Add extra vegetables for added nutrition and flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 550 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg