Description
One Pot Cheesy Beef Shells is a comforting and delicious dish that combines tender beef, creamy cheddar, and pasta shells in one easy-to-make meal. Perfect for busy weeknights, this recipe brings family and friends together around the dinner table with its rich flavors and satisfying texture. With minimal cleanup required, you can enjoy a mouthwatering experience without the hassle.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 2 cups medium pasta shells
- 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups low-sodium beef broth
- 2 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- In a large pot over medium heat, add olive oil. Sauté diced onion and minced garlic until translucent.
- Add ground beef; cook until browned, breaking it apart (about 5-7 minutes).
- Stir in diced tomatoes and beef broth; scrape any browned bits from the bottom of the pot.
- Mix in Italian seasoning, smoked paprika, and uncooked pasta shells. Bring to a gentle boil.
- Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 12-15 minutes until pasta is al dente.
- Remove from heat; fold in the cheddar cheese until melted. Serve hot.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 690mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 85mg