Creamy Beef Pasta That’s Rich and Satisfying
A creamy, cheesy pasta dish with tender shells, savory ground beef, and a rich tomato-cream sauce. Pure comfort food ready in 35 minutes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
Ingredients
Scale
12 oz medium pasta shells
1 lb ground beef
1 tbsp butter or olive oil
1 small onion, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 tbsp tomato paste (or ½ cup crushed tomatoes)
½ cup beef broth
¾ cup heavy cream or half-and-half
1½ cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
1 tsp Italian seasoning
½ tsp paprika
½ tsp salt
¼ tsp black pepper
Fresh parsley (optional)
Instructions
- Cook pasta until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a skillet, heat butter. Sauté onion 4–5 mins, add garlic and cook 30 sec.
- Add beef and cook until browned. Drain excess fat.
- Stir in tomato paste, cook 2 mins. Add broth and simmer 3–5 mins.
- Lower heat. Stir in cream and cheese. Mix until smooth.
- Add pasta and toss to coat. Adjust seasoning.
- Serve hot with parsley garnish.
Notes
Use freshly shredded cheese. Add pasta water if sauce thickens too much. Customize with veggies or spice.