One Pot Creamy Beef and Shells
This One Pot Creamy Beef and Shells is an easy, family-friendly dinner made with ground beef, tender pasta shells, and a rich, cheesy sauce. Everything cooks together in one skillet with beef broth, cream, tomato paste, cheddar, Parmesan, and simple pantry seasonings. It is a comforting 30-minute meal that is perfect for busy weeknights.
Servings 6 servings
Calories 588kcal
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 Tbsp tomato paste
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 8 oz medium shell pasta
- 1 cup cheddar cheese shredded
- ½ cup Parmesan cheese grated
- salt and pepper totoaste
Instructions
- In a large skillet, cook the ground beef until fully cooked. Drain off any excess grease.
- Add in the beef broth, heavy cream, tomato paste, garlic powder, onion powder, and Italian seasoning. Stir to combine.
- Add in the pasta shells and stir well. Bring to a gentle boil.
- Reduce the heat to a simmer and cover, stirring a time or two, while it cooks for 12-15 minutes until the pasta is tender.
- Stir in the cheddar and parmesan cheese until melted and smooth. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve topped with additional cheese or parsley if desired. Serves 6.
Nutrition
Serving: 1 serving | Calories: 588kcal | Carbohydrates: 31g | Protein: 28g | Fat: 39g | Saturated Fat: 20g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 12g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 123mg | Sodium: 640mg | Potassium: 432mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 883IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 292mg | Iron: 2mg