Description

A rich and comforting one-pan pasta dish featuring tender shells coated in a creamy, cheesy tomato-based sauce with savory ground beef. Perfect for a quick and satisfying meal!

Ingredients

8 oz medium pasta shells

1 tbsp olive oil

1 lb ground beef

1 small onion, finely diced

2 cloves garlic, minced

1 tsp Italian seasoning

½ tsp paprika

Salt and black pepper, to taste

1 (15 oz) can diced tomatoes, drained

1 (8 oz) can tomato sauce

1 cup beef broth

¾ cup heavy cream

1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

½ cup grated Parmesan cheese

2 cups fresh spinach (optional)

Instructions

Cook the Pasta: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook pasta shells until al dente, drain, and set aside.
Brown the Beef: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it apart with a spoon. Drain excess grease if needed.
Sauté the Aromatics: Add diced onion and cook for 2-3 minutes until softened. Stir in garlic, Italian seasoning, paprika, salt, and pepper. Cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
Prepare the Sauce: Stir in diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, and beef broth. Simmer for about 5 minutes to blend flavors.
Add Cream and Cheese: Reduce heat to low and stir in heavy cream. Add shredded cheddar and Parmesan, stirring until melted and smooth. If using spinach, add and let it wilt.
Combine Everything: Toss in the cooked pasta and stir until well coated. Let it simmer for 2 minutes to absorb the flavors.
Serve and Enjoy: Remove from heat, let sit for a few minutes, then serve warm with extra Parmesan if desired.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Category: Main Course