Description
A comforting dish that combines robust ground beef, creamy sauce, and tender pasta shells, perfect for family dinners or quick weeknight meals.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef
- 8 ounces shell pasta
- 1 cup beef broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Cook the Shell Pasta: Begin by boiling water in a large pot and adding a pinch of salt. Cook the shell pasta according to the package instructions until al dente. Once done, drain and set aside.
- Brown the Ground Beef: In a large skillet over medium heat, add the ground beef. Cook until it’s beautifully browned, approximately 5-7 minutes. Drain any excess fat.
- Season Delightfully: Add garlic powder, salt, and pepper to the browned beef. Stir well to combine.
- Simmer with Beef Broth: Pour in the beef broth and bring to a gentle simmer for about 3-4 minutes.
- Create the Creamy Sauce: Stir in the heavy cream and Parmesan cheese, mixing until smooth. Let it cook for a few minutes.
- Combine Pasta and Meat: Add the cooked pasta to the skillet, tossing until well-coated.
- Final Touch: Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until heated through.
- Garnish and Serve: Sprinkle with freshly chopped parsley if desired and serve warm.
Notes
For meal prep, you can cook the beef and sauce separately and combine with freshly cooked pasta when ready to eat. Add customization with red pepper flakes or veggies if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: creamy beef, pasta, comfort food, family dinner, weeknight meal