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HOW TO MAKE PASTA SHELLS WITH GROUND BEEF

The recipe for Creamy Shells and Beef is a simple ground beef pasta dish cooked in a creamy tomato sauce. This dish for beef and shells topped with cheese is simple enough to make on weeknights when you’re pressed for time yet satisfying enough to serve to the entire family.

Over the last six years, I have been consistently preparing this straightforward recipe for creamy meat and shells. This mouthwatering meal is a favorite not just in our family but also among our readers, and it also happens to be one of our personal favorites. I’ve added some more recent images and some helpful cooking hints to the original article to make an already simple dish even simpler.

When I cook my creamy one-pot shells with meat, even my pickiest diners go crazy for them! The best part is that you will only need to clean one pot!

When I cook my creamy one-pot shells with meat, even my pickiest diners go crazy for them! The best part is that you will only need to clean one pot! One-dish dinners are convenient since they just need washing one pan. You don’t have to spend a lot of time or effort on supper, but everyone is satisfied and happy, and you have the confidence of a Super Mom although you’re fatigued.

THE INGREDIENTS LIST:

1 ½ Lbs.Of fresh extra lean ground beef.

1 Tbsp.Of olive oil.

A medium yellow onion; chopped.

2 Tbsp.Of chopped garlic.

1 Tsp.Of sea salt.

½ Tsp.Of ground black pepper.

2 Cups.Of marinara or pasta sauce.

2 Cups.Of water.

2 Cups.Of medium shells uncooked.

2 Tbsp.Of Italian seasoning mix.

1 Cup.Of heavy cream.

½ Cup.Of shredded Parmesan cheese.

PREPARATION:

1st Step

Cook the onions in olive oil over medium heat in a large saucepan or skillet until they are translucent and tender. Cook the ground beef until it has a browned appearance. Add the garlic that has been chopped, and then season it to taste with salt and pepper.

2nd Step

Mix the tomato sauce, the pasta, and the water together. After having been covered and having been brought to a boil, the lid should be removed and the pasta should be cooked for about ten minutes, or until it begins to soften.

3rd Step

After stirring in the cream, add the Italian spice, then decrease the heat to medium-low.

4th Step

Continue to cook the sauce over moderate heat until it starts to thicken. After adding the Parmesan cheese, pass the dish to the table.