Description
A homemade upgrade to the classic boxed meal. Juicy ground beef and tender pasta shells simmered in a rich, creamy tomato and cheddar cheese sauce. A one-pot dinner ready in 30 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb Ground Beef (90% Lean)
- 8 oz Medium Pasta Shells
- 2 cups Beef Broth
- 1 can Tomato Sauce (15oz)
- 1/2 cup Heavy Cream
- 1.5 cups Sharp Cheddar Cheese
- 1 Onion (diced)
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire Sauce
Instructions
- Brown ground beef and onions in a large pot. Drain fat.
- Add garlic, spices, and tomato paste; cook for 1 minute.
- Stir in broth, tomato sauce, Worcestershire sauce, and uncooked pasta.
- Simmer covered for 12-15 minutes until pasta is tender.
- Remove from heat. Stir in cream and cheese until melted. Serve.
Notes
- Cheese: Always grate your own cheese from a block for the smoothest sauce. Pre-shredded cheese can make the sauce grainy.
- Pasta: Do not overcook the pasta; it will continue to soften in the hot cheese sauce.
- Storage: Best eaten fresh, but keeps in the fridge for 3 days. Reheat with a splash of water.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: One Pot / Simmer
- Cuisine: American Comfort Food
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 Bowl
- Calories: 580 kcal
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 950mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
Keywords: Creamy Beef and Shells, Homemade Hamburger Helper, One Pot Pasta Recipe, Ground Beef Pasta, Cheesy Beef Shells, 30 Minute Dinner