Cheesy Beef and Shells
User Reviews
5
3 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
20 mins
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Total Time
25 mins
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Servings
4
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Calories
730 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Cheesy Beef and Shells
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This deliciously easy Cheesy Beef and Shells recipe is a hearty, homemade pasta with big flavor that only takes 25 minutes to make!
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Ingredients
- 8 ounces medium shell pasta
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- ½ medium yellow onion chopped
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 cup beef broth
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 14 ounces crushed tomatoes canned
- 1 ½ tesapoons Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon oregano dried
- ½ tesapoon paprika
- ⅛ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- ½ cup half-and-half
- ½ cup sour cream
- 1 ½ cups cheddar cheese shredded
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
- parsley chopped, for garnish, fresh
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the pasta according to the package directions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the onions and cook for 5 minutes or until soft and translucent. Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute or until fragrant. Add the ground beef and cook until the beef is no longer pink. Spoon out excess fat from the skillet.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the beef broth and cornstarch. Add it to the skillet and stir. Add the crushed tomatoes, Italian seasoning, oregano, paprika, and red pepper flakes to the pan and stir until well combined.
- Pour the cooked pasta into the skillet along with the half-and-half and sour cream. Stir until combined. Add the shredded cheddar cheese and stir to allow it to melt completely into the sauce.
- Season the pasta with salt and pepper to taste and top with chopped parsley. Serve warm.
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Notes
- You can use heavy cream instead of half-and-half for an even creamier dish.
- You can use heavy cream instead of half-and-half for an even creamier dish.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
730kcal
(37%)
Carbohydrates
60g
(20%)
Protein
46g
(92%)
Fat
34g
(52%)
Saturated Fat
16g
(80%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
(12%)
Monounsaturated Fat
11g
(55%)
Trans Fat
0.4g
(20%)
Cholesterol
140mg
(47%)
Sodium
772mg
(32%)
Potassium
1085mg
(23%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
9g
(18%)
Vitamin A
1020IU
(20%)
Vitamin C
12mg
(13%)
Calcium
440mg
(44%)
Iron
5mg
(28%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 730 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 730kcal | 37% |
| Carbohydrates | 60g | 20% |
| Protein | 46g | 92% |
| Fat | 34g | 52% |
| Saturated Fat | 16g | 80% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 11g | 55% |
| Trans Fat | 0.4g | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 140mg | 47% |
| Sodium | 772mg | 32% |
| Potassium | 1085mg | 23% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 9g | 18% |
| Vitamin A | 1020IU | 20% |
| Vitamin C | 12mg | 13% |
| Calcium | 440mg | 44% |
| Iron | 5mg | 28% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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