20 Minute Cheesy Beef and Shells
This cheesy beef and shells recipe is so simple to make with just a few ingredients straight out of your pantry, plus it all comes together in 20 minutes. Comforting, cheesy dinner that the whole family will love!
Servings: 8 servings
Ingredients
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 8 ounces medium shells pasta
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 cup diced onion about 1 small onion
- 3 teaspoons minced garlic
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1 (15-ounce) can tomato sauce
- 4 ounces cubed cream cheese
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Cook 8 ounces medium shells pasta in a large pot of boiling water according to the directions on the package. Drain and rinse them and set aside.
- Meanwhile, heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and add 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1 cup diced onion, and 3 teaspoons minced garlic. Cook for 2-3 minutes until the onions are almost tender, then add 1 pound lean ground beef. Cook and crumble until browned and no pink remains, about 7-10 minutes.
- Add 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour, 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning, ½ teaspoon salt, and ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper to the skillet and stir to combine. Slowly stir in 2 cups beef broth and 1 (15-ounce) can tomato sauce. Let it simmer until it starts to thicken, about 5 minutes.
- Add in the cooked shell pasta, 4 ounces cubed cream cheese, and 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese. Stir until all the cheese is melted and it is heated throughout. Serve immediately.
Nutrition
Calories: 402kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 25g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 78mg | Sodium: 890mg | Potassium: 536mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 715IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 253mg | Iron: 3mg
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