Description
Beef and Shells is a comforting, creamy pasta dish that comes together in under 30 minutes, making it an ideal choice for busy weeknights or casual gatherings. This delightful recipe features tender shell pasta enveloped in savory ground beef, aromatic onion, and fresh garlic, all brought together by a rich sour cream sauce. The result is a satisfying meal that delights both kids and adults alike. With minimal prep work and easy-to-follow instructions, even novice cooks can impress their family or guests with this delicious dish. Its versatility allows for customization with your favorite spices or added vegetables. Serve alongside a fresh salad or crusty bread to complete the dinner experience everyone will love.
Ingredients
- Medium shell pasta
- Lean ground beef (80/20)
- Onion
- Garlic
- Low-sodium beef broth
- Full-fat sour cream
Instructions
- Cook the shell pasta according to package directions until al dente; drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef for about 5-7 minutes.
- Add chopped onion and minced garlic; sauté until onions are translucent (3-4 minutes).
- Pour in beef broth and simmer for 5 minutes.
- Stir in sour cream until combined; heat through.
- Gently fold in cooked shell pasta until coated in sauce and warm.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 75mg