Cheesy Beef and Shells Pasta
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A quick, budget-friendly one-pot meal featuring seasoned ground beef and tender pasta shells in a creamy, cheesy sauce. Perfect for busy weeknights and a hit with kids.
- Time
- 25 minutes
- Equipment
- Stovetop
- Good for
- Lunch or dinner
- Cuisine
- American
- Contains
- Gluten and dairy
Diet and allergen details are read from the ingredient names and are not certified.
Ingredients
- 2 g
- 2 g
- 1 g
- 1 g
- 750 g
- 225 g
Weights are estimates. Together, the ingredients weigh about 1.13 kg before cooking, which is about 190 g per serving.
Steps
In a large skillet or pot over medium-high heat, add the ground beef. Cook, breaking it apart with a spatula, until browned and fully cooked through.
Drain any excess grease from the skillet if necessary.
Season the cooked beef with garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper to taste. Stir well to combine.
Add the dry pasta shells directly into the skillet with the beef.
Pour in enough water to just cover the pasta and beef mixture.
Bring the liquid to a boil, then reduce heat to a simmer. Cover and cook until the pasta is tender and most of the water has been absorbed, about 8-10 minutes.
Once the pasta is cooked, add the shredded cheddar cheese to the skillet.
Stir the cheese into the pasta and beef until it is completely melted and the sauce is creamy. Serve immediately.
Notes
For a creamier sauce, you can substitute a portion of the water with beef broth or add a splash of heavy cream at the end.
Nutrition
These are estimates per serving, worked out from the ingredients.
- Calories
- 613
- Protein
- 37 g
- Carbs
- 56 g
- Fat
- 26 g
- Fiber
- 3 g
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