Description
One-Pot Creamy Beef and Shells is the ultimate comfort food, offering a satisfying blend of tender ground beef, medium pasta shells, and a rich, creamy sauce—all cooked together in one pot. This easy-to-make dish is perfect for busy weeknights, allowing you to enjoy a hearty meal with minimal cleanup. Flavored with fragrant garlic and savory Italian herbs, each bite is a warm hug for your taste buds. Gather your loved ones around the table and indulge in this delightful one-pot wonder!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 2 cups medium pasta shells
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 3 cups low-sodium beef broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 tbsp Italian seasoning
Instructions
- In a large pot over medium heat, brown the ground beef until fully cooked. Drain excess fat if needed.
- Add chopped onion and minced garlic to the pot and sauté for 3 minutes until softened.
- Stir in pasta shells and beef broth; bring to a gentle boil. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for about 10 minutes or until pasta is al dente.
- Stir in heavy cream and Italian seasoning; cook uncovered for another 5 minutes until creamy.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 80mg