Ingredients
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- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 pound pasta shells
- 4 cups beef broth
- 1 cup heavy cream (or half-and-half)
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: 1/2 cup shredded cheese (cheddar, mozzarella, or Parmesan)
Instructions
- Brown the ground beef in a large skillet over medium-high heat, breaking it apart and draining excess grease.
- Cook the pasta shells according to package directions in salted boiling water until al dente, then drain.
- Add beef broth to the skillet with the beef and bring to a simmer for 5 minutes.
- In a separate saucepan, melt butter and whisk in flour to create a roux, then gradually add cream until thickened.
- Combine the creamy sauce with the beef mixture and cooked pasta shells, stirring well to coat.
- Serve hot, optionally garnished with shredded cheese.
Notes
- Add vegetables like peas or carrots for nutrition.
- Spice up the dish with red pepper flakes or hot sauce.
- Try different cheeses such as Gruyere for variation.
- Use different pasta shapes if desired.
- For a lighter meal, swap ground beef for turkey or chicken.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Balanced
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 450 Kcal
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg