Creamy Beef and Shells
This easy and creamy one pot meal is budget friendly and satisfying for the whole family!
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Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 588kcal
Ingredients
- 8 ounces pasta shells
- 2 teaspoons olive oil
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- ¾ cup diced sweet onion
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 3 tablespoons all purpose flour
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1 ½ cups marinara sauce
- ½ cup sour cream
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- Parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Cook pasta in a large pot of salted boiling water as directed on package. Cooke al dente and drain when done. Set aside.
- Heat olive oil in a large pan over medium high heat. Cook ground beef and onion until beef is browned and no longer pink and onion is soft.
- Drain excess fat if desired. Set beef aside.
- Place the skillet back on the heat and add garlic and seasonings to the pan and cook for 1 minute or until fragrant.
- Whisk in the flour and stir to cook our raw flour taste.
- Whisk in beef broth and stir to mix.
- Pour in marinara sauce.
- Bring to a boil and reduce heat to a simmer. Stir occasionally for 5-7 minutes or until the sauce thickens slightly.
- Stir in the pasta and beef/onion mixture.
- Add the sour cream and stir to combine and make the sauce creamy.
- Fold in mozzarella cheese and stir until melted.
- Remove from heat and serve warm.
- Garnish with fresh chopped parsley.
Notes
- For a creamier sauce, reserve 1/2 cup of the pasta water to add. Replace part of the broth with it.
- Eliminate the large skillet and make this a one pot meal. Use a dutch oven or large pot to cook your shells AND cook the rest of the meal. Easy clean-up!
- There are many different ingredients you can use to garnish this dish. Fresh basil, red pepper flakes, chopped thyme or parmesan cheese.
- This hearty pasta dinner is fine all by itself, but you can serve it with garlic bread or a green salad for a complete meal.
- Leftover beef and shells will last in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- This is a great recipe for a freezer meal. Prepare the recipe and allow it to cool to room temperature. Place in an airtight container or freezer bag and store for up to 3 months. Simply thaw, reheat and serve.
Nutrition
Serving: 1g | Calories: 588kcal | Carbohydrates: 36g | Protein: 45g | Fat: 28g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 12g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 134mg | Sodium: 1666mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 8g