Description
Beef and Shells with Tomato Sauce and Cheese is a heartwarming dish that promises to delight your taste buds while making weeknight dinners a breeze. This one-pot meal features tender pasta shells enveloped in a savory ground beef mixture, enriched with a rich tomato sauce and topped with gooey melted cheese. In just 25 minutes, you can create a satisfying dinner that appeals to both kids and adults alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 (24 oz) jar marinara sauce
- 2 cups beef broth
- 8 oz large pasta shells
- 1 ½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Fresh basil or parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Cook the pasta shells according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add ground beef, onion, and garlic; cook until browned (5-7 minutes).
- Stir in marinara sauce, beef broth, oregano, basil, salt, and pepper; simmer for 5-10 minutes.
- Add cooked pasta shells to the skillet; stir until well coated.
- Sprinkle mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses on top; cover until melted (3-5 minutes).
- Serve hot and enjoy!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 70mg