Creamy Beef and Shells

This creamy beef and shells recipe is the perfect quick comfort meal—tender pasta shells coated in a rich, creamy ground beef sauce. It’s simple, satisfying, and ready in under 30 minutes.

Recipe Details

• Prep Time: 10 minutes
• Cook Time: 20 minutes
• Total Time: 30 minutes
• Servings: 4–5
• Calories: ~480 per serving

Ingredients

• 8 oz medium pasta shells
• 1 lb ground beef
• 1 small onion, finely chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1½ cups beef broth
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 1 cup tomato sauce
• 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
• ½ teaspoon paprika
• ½ teaspoon black pepper
• ½ teaspoon salt (adjust to taste)
• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
• Fresh parsley (optional, for garnish)