Easy Creamy Beef and Shells
Creamy, cheesy beef and shells are a no-fail meal that all family members will love!
Ingredients
- 8 oz medium pasta shells
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 2 tsp Italian seasoning
- ½ tsp red pepper flakes
- 2 tsp dried parsley
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 2 cup low-sodium beef broth
- 1- 15 oz can tomato sauce
- ½ cup heavy whipping cream or half and half
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- ¼ cup Parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley
Instructions
- In a medium-sized pot of salted boiling water, cook the pasta until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- While the pasta is cooking, heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and brown the beef with the onion and garlic until no pink is left on the meat, breaking it up as you cook it. Season with salt and pepper to taste
- Add the Italian seasoning, red pepper flakes, dried parsley, and flour, and cook for another two minutes.
- Pour in the beef broth, tomato sauce, and heavy cream. Cook until the sauce thickens, about 7-8 minutes. Adjust the seasoning with salt and pepper to taste.
- Throw in the cooked pasta, cheddar, parmesan cheese, and chopped parsley. Serve immediately.
Nutrition
Calories: 420kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 28.5gFat: 17g