Homemade Cheesy Italian Shells
Homemade Cheesy Italian Shells is a comforting, one-skillet dinner made with seasoned ground beef, tender pasta shells, and rich marinara sauce. Finished with cream and melted cheese, it turns into a creamy, flavorful meal the whole family will love. It’s an easy, from-scratch alternative to the boxed version that tastes even better and comes together in under an hour.
Servings 4 servings
Calories 674kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef
- ½ onion diced
- 1 Tbsp garlic minced
- 1 tsp parsley
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 2 tsp oregano
- 1 tsp salt
- ¼ tsp pepper
- 24 oz jar marinara sauce
- 15 oz beef broth
- ¾ cup cream
- 1 ½ cup cheddar cheese shredded
Instructions
- In a deep skillet, brown the ground beef along with the onion until the beef is fully cooked. Drain off any excess grease. Add in the garlic, parsley, Italian seasoning, oregano, salt, and pepper. Cook for 1 minute.
- Add in the marinara sauce, beef broth, and pasta. Bring to a boil. Reduce to a simmer and cover. Cook for 25 minutes, stirring occasionally, until pasta is tender.
- Add in the cream and cheese and mix together. Turn off the heat and allow to sit for 10 minutes. Stir together again until well combined and serve.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 674kcal | Carbohydrates: 14g | Protein: 34g | Fat: 54g | Saturated Fat: 27g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 17g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 173mg | Sodium: 2150mg | Potassium: 993mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 1846IU | Vitamin C: 14mg | Calcium: 411mg | Iron: 5mg