Description
This creamy beef and shell pasta dish combines savory ground beef, shell pasta, and a rich sauce for a delicious meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz shell pasta
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 cup chopped onion
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 cups beef broth
- 1 cup milk
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Brown 1 lb ground beef in a large pot over medium heat until fully cooked; tip: break beef evenly.
- Add 1 cup onion and 2 cloves garlic and cook 3 minutes until soft.
- Stir in 2 tbsp tomato paste, then add 3 cups broth, 1 cup milk, and 12 oz pasta.
- Simmer uncovered for 12 to 15 minutes, stirring until pasta is tender; tip: stir often.
- Remove from heat and stir in 1 cup cheese until creamy; season to taste.
Notes
- This dish is great for a quick family dinner.
- Feel free to add vegetables like spinach or bell peppers for a healthier option.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg