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Creamy Beef and Shells Skillet Recipe (Easy)

Jennifer
This easy creamy beef and shells skillet is the ultimate weeknight dinner. Tender pasta and seasoned ground beef tossed in a rich, cheesy tomato sauce.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Course Main
Servings 6
Calories 584 kcal

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • Large skillet
  • Wooden spoon or spatula

Ingredients
  

  • 12 ounces medium pasta shells
  • 1 pound lean ground beef
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 small yellow onion finely diced
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 1 1/2 cups tomato sauce
  • 1 cup beef broth
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 3/4 cup heavy cream
  • 1 1/2 cups sharp cheddar cheese freshly shredded

Instructions
 

  • In a large pot of salted water, bring to a boil. Cook the pasta shells until al dente according to the instructions on the box. Drain the pasta and set aside.
  • In a large skillet over medium-high heat, heat the olive oil. Add the ground beef and diced onion and cook for 6 to 7 minutes, stirring occasionally to break up the meat into small crumbles, until the beef is browned and the onions are softened. Drain off any excess grease, if needed.
  • Add the garlic and tomato paste and cook for 1 minute, stirring frequently.
  • Add the tomato sauce and beef broth and stir in the Italian seasoning, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper. Bring to a simmer and stir well.
  • Lower the heat to medium-low and simmer for 5 minutes, or until the sauce has thickened slightly.
  • Stir in the heavy cream until well combined and the sauce is smooth and creamy. Add the cheddar cheese and stir until completely melted.
  • Add the pasta shells to the skillet and gently toss to coat the pasta in the creamy beef sauce.
  • Simmer for an additional 2 to 3 minutes, or until everything is heated through. Let sit for a few minutes to allow the sauce to thicken, sprinklt some parsley, and serve warm.

Nutrition

Calories: 584kcalCarbohydrates: 51gProtein: 33gFat: 28gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gTrans Fat: 0.3gCholesterol: 109mgSodium: 922mgPotassium: 738mgFiber: 4gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 1156IUVitamin C: 7mgCalcium: 264mgIron: 4mg

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