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Homemade creamy beef and shells pasta with melted cheese, ground beef, and fresh parsley in a skillet.

Creamy Beef and Shells

A Creamy Beef and Shells, cheesy one-pot pasta dish made with ground beef, pasta shells, and a rich, flavorful sauce — perfect for busy weeknights and picky eaters.
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Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
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Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Inactive Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes
Servings: 6
Calories: 475kcal
Cost: $13

Equipment

  • Large skillet/pan (Deep enough to hold all ingredients)
  • Wooden spoon (For stirring)
  • Sharp knife (For chopping onions and garlic)
  • Cutting board
  • Can opener (For diced tomatoes)
  • Measuring cups (For liquids and pasta)

Ingredients

  • 1 lb Ground beef - 80/20 blend preferred
  • 8 oz Medium pasta shells - Uncooked
  • 4 oz Cream cheese - Softened or microwaved 20 sec
  • 2 cups Beef broth
  • 1 can Diced tomatoes - Undrained (14.5 oz)
  • 1 Yellow onion - Diced
  • 2-3 Garlic cloves - Minced
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • Salt & pepper - To taste
  • 1 cup Cheddar cheese - Shredded
  • 2 tablespoon Milk or cream - Optional; for thinning the sauce

Instructions

  • Brown the ground beef in a large skillet, breaking it up as it cooks. Leave about 1 tablespoon of fat for flavor.
    Ground beef browning in a skillet with steam rising, ready for a homemade creamy beef and shells recipe.
  • Add chopped onions and sauté until soft. Stir in garlic and cook briefly without burning.
    Ground beef and diced onions sautéing in a skillet with steam rising, stirred with a wooden spoon—part of a homemade creamy beef and shells recipe.
  • Add beef broth, diced tomatoes, Worcestershire sauce, and seasoning. Stir in uncooked pasta shells. Simmer covered.
    Simmering ground beef, diced tomatoes, and onions in a skillet, stirred with a wooden spoon—creating a rich, homemade sauce for creamy beef and shells.
  • Stir in softened cream cheese until melted, then mix in shredded cheddar and a splash of milk if needed. Serve warm.

Notes

Nutrition information is automatically calculated and should be considered an approximation. Actual values may vary based on specific ingredients used and portion sizes.Feel free to add more of your favorite toppings.

Nutrition

Serving: 275g | Calories: 475kcal | Carbohydrates: 35g | Protein: 26g | Fat: 26g | Saturated Fat: 13g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1.5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7.2g | Trans Fat: 0.7g | Cholesterol: 85mg | Sodium: 620mg | Potassium: 580mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 650IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 160mg | Iron: 3.1mg