📝 Description
This Hearty Beefy Shell Pasta Skillet is a rich one-pan comfort meal loaded with tender pasta shells, savory ground beef, tomato sauce, and melty cheese.
😋 Flavor & Experience
Juicy seasoned beef, creamy cheesy sauce, and perfectly coated pasta shells in every bite. Rich, savory, hearty, and incredibly comforting.
🛒 Ingredients
500 g ground beef 🥩
300 g medium pasta shells 🍝
1 small onion, diced 🧅
3 cloves garlic, minced 🧄
2 cups marinara or tomato sauce 🍅
1 cup beef broth
1 tsp Italian seasoning 🌿
1 tsp paprika
Salt & black pepper
1½ cups shredded cheddar or mozzarella 🧀
1 tbsp olive oil
👨🍳 Step-by-Step Instructions
1. 🍝 Cook pasta
Boil pasta shells until al dente. Drain and set aside.
2. 🥩 Brown beef
Heat oil in a skillet and cook ground beef until browned.
3. 🧅 Add aromatics
Stir in onion and garlic until softened and fragrant.
4. 🍅 Build sauce
Add marinara sauce, beef broth, Italian seasoning, paprika, salt, and pepper.
5. 🍝 Combine pasta
Add cooked shells and stir until fully coated.
6. 🧀 Melt cheese
Sprinkle cheese over the skillet, cover briefly, and let melt.
7. 🍽️ Serve
Serve hot with parsley or garlic bread.
⏱️ Time
Prep: 10 min | Cook: 25 min | Total: 35 min
🔥 Nutrition (approx per serving)
Kcal: 690 | Protein: 38g | Servings: 4
