Description
A simple and creamy one-pot meal featuring beef and pasta shells.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef
- 8 ounces pasta shells
- 1 can diced tomatoes
- 1 cup beef broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup shredded cheese
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large pot, brown the ground beef over medium heat.
- Drain excess fat.
- Add the diced tomatoes, beef broth, and pasta shells.
- Bring to a boil and reduce heat.
- Simmer for 10 minutes or until pasta is tender.
- Stir in heavy cream and cheese.
- Season with garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
- Cook until cheese is melted and creamy.
Notes
- Use lean ground beef for a lighter option.
- Substitute heavy cream with a lighter cream for fewer calories.
- Add vegetables like spinach for extra nutrition.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: One-Pot Creamy Beef and Shells