Creamy Beef and Shells
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4.9
30 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Total Time
25 mins
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Servings
6 servings
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Calories
677 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Creamy Beef and Shells
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This creamy and cheesy Beef and Shells pasta recipe is the ultimate family comfort food!
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Ingredients
- 1 lb lean ground beef (I normally use 93/7 for this recipe)
- 12 oz dried medium pasta shells
- 1 Tbsp olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 1 small white or yellow onion diced
- 2 tsp dried Italian seasoning
- 1/2 tsp kosher salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1 Tbsp all purpose flour
- 15 oz can tomato sauce
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 2 - 3 oz cream cheese softened to room temperature
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 1 - 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
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Instructions
COOK THE PASTA
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Boil pasta to al dente, according to package directions. Drain and set aside. Toss with a little oil to prevent too much sticking.
COOK THE SAUCE
- Add oil to a large skillet and heat over MED HIGH heat until hot. Add beef, onion, and garlic and cook for 5-7 minutes, breaking up the meat as it cooks.
- If lean beef was used, and there's not much grease in the skillet, you can just continue cooking to simmer that grease away. If there's a lot of grease, you'll want to drain it.
- Add in Italian seasoning, salt, pepper, red pepper flakes, and flour, stirring well to combine. Cook, stirring often, for 2 minutes.
- Add tomato sauce and stir. Add heavy cream, cream cheese and sour cream and stir well. Simmer a few minutes, stirring often, to really incorporate the cream cheese into the sauce.
STIR IT ALL TOGETHER
- Add cheese and cooked pasta, stirring well to combine.
SERVE
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley if desired.
Notes
- 1 tsp of onion powder can be substituted for the diced onion
- 1/2 tsp of garlic powder can be substituted for the minced garlic
Nutrition Information
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Calories
677kcal
(34%)
Carbohydrates
51g
(17%)
Protein
40g
(80%)
Fat
34g
(52%)
Saturated Fat
19g
(95%)
Cholesterol
132mg
(44%)
Sodium
1040mg
(43%)
Potassium
751mg
(21%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
6g
(12%)
Vitamin A
1223IU
(24%)
Vitamin C
6mg
(7%)
Calcium
481mg
(48%)
Iron
4mg
(22%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 677 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 677kcal | 34% |
| Carbohydrates | 51g | 17% |
| Protein | 40g | 80% |
| Fat | 34g | 52% |
| Saturated Fat | 19g | 95% |
| Cholesterol | 132mg | 44% |
| Sodium | 1040mg | 43% |
| Potassium | 751mg | 16% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 1223IU | 24% |
| Vitamin C | 6mg | 7% |
| Calcium | 481mg | 48% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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4.9
30 reviews
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