Pasta Shells with Ground Beef
Pasta Shells with Ground Beef features tender shells filled with a savory mixture of seasoned ground beef, onions, and garlic, all baked in marinara sauce and topped with melted cheese. It's a comforting and hearty dish that's perfect for family dinners!
Ingredients
- 8 ounces medium uncooked shells
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 medium onion chopped
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 14 ounce can tomato sauce or crushed tomatoes
- 1/3 cup beef broth
- 1/4 cup heavy/whipping cream
- Salt & pepper to taste
Instructions
- Boil water for your pasta and cook it al dente according to package directions.
- Meanwhile, in a skillet, sauté the onion in the olive oil for 5 minutes over medium heat (ok if it browns a little).
- Add the beef to the pan and cook it until it's browned, breaking it up with your spoon as you go along (about 5 minutes). If there's a lot of excess fat, spoon most of it out.
- Stir in the garlic and chili powder, then add the tomato sauce and beef broth. Give it a good stir and cook it for 4-5 minutes or so (reduce the heat so it's gently simmering). The sauce should reduce a bit, but don't let it go dry.
- Stir in the cream and season with salt & pepper as needed. Let the cream warm through and then toss with the drained pasta shells. Serve immediately.
Notes
- Serves 4-6 depending on how much people eat.