Description
A delicious creamy pasta dish featuring tender pasta shells, savory ground beef, and rich sauces.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz Medium Pasta Shells
- 1 lb Ground Beef
- 1 medium Onion
- 2 cloves Garlic
- 15 oz Tomato Sauce
- 1 cup Heavy Cream
- 1 tbsp Italian Seasoning
- 1 cup Cheddar Cheese
- to taste Salt
- to taste Pepper
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat over medium-high and brown the ground beef with onions until fully cooked and fragrant, about 5-7 minutes.
- Stir in minced garlic and sauté for an additional minute until aromatic.
- Add tomato sauce, heavy cream, and Italian seasoning to the pot. Simmer on low heat for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Meanwhile, cook the pasta shells in a separate pot according to package instructions until al dente.
- Drain the pasta and combine it with the meat sauce, stirring gently.
- Serve hot, garnished with shredded cheese and fresh herbs if desired.
Notes
- This dish can be customized with different types of pasta or protein alternatives.
- For a healthier version, consider using whole wheat pasta.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 580
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 85mg