Categories Dinner Recipes, Easy Recipes, Family-Friendly Meals, Main Dishes

Creamy Beef and Shells Recipe

by Annmarie

This Creamy Ground Beef Pasta is the ultimate quick and easy comfort food you’ll want on repeat all week long. It’s rich, hearty, and unbelievably satisfying — the kind of meal that tastes like a warm hug after a long day.

Perfectly seasoned ground beef is simmered in a creamy, cheesy sauce that clings to every strand of pasta, creating that irresistible silky texture. Honestly, it’s so good you won’t even bother with plates — just grab your fork and dig straight into the skillet. One bite, and you’ll understand why this dish has become a weeknight staple (and why I’ve made it at least 13 times!).

Creamy Beef and Shells Recipe

Creamy Beef and Shells Recipe

Creamy Beef and Shells Recipe

So creamy and so comforting this Creamy Beef and Shells will be on your dinner table all week long. One bite and you’ll know why our family thinks it is the ultimate comfort food.

Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes

Ingredients

  • 8 ounces medium pasta shells
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1/2 medium sweet onion, diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups beef stock
  • 1 (15-ounce) can tomato sauce
  • 3/4 cup heavy cream
  • Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • 6 ounces shredded extra-sharp cheddar cheese, about 1 1/2 cups

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