Creamy Beef and Shells Recipe
This Creamy Beef and Shells Recipe combines tender pasta shells with savory ground beef in a rich, creamy sauce.
Equipment
- Large skillet or Dutch oven
- Wooden spoon for stirring
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Colander for draining pasta
- Sharp knife for chopping
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef 80/20 blend
- 12 oz medium pasta shells
- 1 packet onion soup mix
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup beef broth
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook pasta shells according to package directions.
- Drain pasta and set aside.
- Heat olive oil in large skillet.
- Add ground beef to hot skillet.
- Cook beef until browned completely.
- Drain excess fat from pan.
- Add onion soup mix to beef.
- Stir in beef broth slowly.
- Pour heavy cream into mixture.
- Simmer sauce for 5 minutes.
- Add cooked pasta shells.
- Stir in shredded cheese.
- Season with salt and pepper.
- Serve immediately while hot.
Notes
- Use medium pasta shells for best sauce coating
- Don't overcook pasta; it continues cooking in sauce
- Let sauce simmer to thicken properly before adding pasta
- Add cheese gradually to prevent clumping
- Fresh herbs like parsley enhance the final flavor