Description
A cozy, saucy weeknight dinner featuring browned ground beef, sweet sautéed onion, and rich cream and cheddar cheese, all in large shell pasta.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- 8 oz large shell pasta
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 cups beef broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Chop the onion and mince the garlic. Measure out the pasta, broth, cream, and cheese. Have a large pot ready and a colander handy.
- Heat the large pot over medium. Add the ground beef with the chopped onion and minced garlic. Cook, stirring and breaking the beef into pieces, until the meat is browned and the onion is soft and fragrant, about 6–8 minutes.
- Drain any excess fat from the pot. Pour in the 3 cups of beef broth and bring it to a boil. Stir in the large shell pasta, cover partially, and cook until al dente, about 8–10 minutes.
- Reduce heat to low. Stir in the heavy cream and shredded cheddar cheese until the cheese melts and the sauce becomes creamy and smooth. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve hot, garnished with chopped parsley.
Notes
Brown the beef well for deep flavor. Drain excess fat to avoid a greasy sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 830
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 55g
- Saturated Fat: 25g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 47g
- Fiber: 2.5g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 90mg