5 Ingredient Creamy Beef and Shells
The most delicious 5 ingredient creamy beef and shells. Made in one pot, ready in under 30 minutes! The perfect busy weeknight dinner recipe!
- Prep Time: 5
- Cook Time: 25
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 5-6
Ingredients
- 1 lb grass-fed ground beef
- 1/2 yellow onion, diced
- 5 cloves garlic, minced (optional)
- 1- 24 oz jar marinara sauce of choice (I like Rao’s tomato basil)
- 4 cups water
- 16 oz pasta shells
- 1 1/2 tsp salt, more or less to taste
- 1/2 tsp pepper, to taste
- 1 cup milk
- 1/2 c shredded cheddar or parmesan cheese (optional)
Instructions
- Heat a few T olive oil in a large skillet over medium high heat. When oil is hot, add ground beef and cook, breaking up with the back of your spoon until fully cooked through, about 5- 7 minutes. Drain excess fat.
- Add onion and garlic if using and season with salt and pepper; cook another 2-3 minutes, until onion is translucent and garlic fragrant.
- Add in marinara, water, and pasta shells. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 10-12 minutes, stirring every few minutes, until pasta is cooked and liquid has reduced to a creamy consistency.
- Stir in milk and cheese if using and adjust salt and pepper.
- Enjoy!
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