A rich, cheesy one-pot pasta dish with seasoned ground beef, tender shell pasta, and a creamy tomato sauce — perfect for weeknight dinners and leftovers.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
Ingredients
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1 lb ground beef (85% lean)
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1/2 yellow onion, diced
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2 cloves garlic, minced
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2 tbsp tomato paste
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1 tsp Italian seasoning
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1/2 tsp paprika
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Salt & pepper to taste
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2 cups beef broth
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8 oz medium pasta shells (about 2½ cups dry)
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1/2 cup heavy cream
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1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
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2 oz cream cheese (optional)
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Chopped parsley (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
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In a large skillet or pot, brown ground beef over medium heat. Drain excess fat.
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Add onion; cook 3–4 minutes. Add garlic; cook 30 seconds.
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Stir in tomato paste, seasoning, salt, and pepper. Cook 1 minute.
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Pour in broth; bring to a boil. Stir in pasta. Cover and simmer 10–12 minutes, stirring occasionally.
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Stir in heavy cream, then reduce heat. Add cream cheese (if using) and cheddar; stir until melted.
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Let rest 5 minutes to thicken. Garnish and serve.