Description
Creamy Beef and Shells in Garlic Parmesan Sauce is a one-pan comfort dish made with tender pasta shells, seasoned ground beef, and a rich garlic-parmesan cream sauce. It’s perfect for busy weeknights and guaranteed to satisfy.
Ingredients
- 12 oz medium pasta shells
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 1 tbsp olive oil or butter
- Chopped fresh parsley (optional for garnish)
Instructions
- Cook pasta shells in salted boiling water until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil and sauté onion until soft. Add garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
- Add ground beef, season with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning, and cook until browned. Drain excess fat.
- Stir in tomato paste and cook for 1 minute to develop flavor.
- Reduce heat and add heavy cream and milk. Stir until smooth and simmering.
- Add parmesan cheese and stir until melted into the sauce.
- Return pasta to skillet, toss to coat, and simmer for a couple of minutes to thicken.
- Garnish with chopped parsley before serving, if desired.
Notes
- Add red pepper flakes for a bit of heat.
- Use ground turkey or Italian sausage as alternatives to beef.
- Mix in spinach or peas for added vegetables.
- Stir in mozzarella or provolone for extra cheesiness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 1/2 cups
- Calories: 580
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 34g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 115mg
