This 30-minute creamy beef and shells recipe is simple to make. It’s a budget-friendly and comforting meal that has pasta in a tasty meat sauce with a hint of cream!

About This Recipe
This recipe for creamy beef and shells is designed for a quick weeknight dinner. The entire process, from preparation to serving, is intended to be completed within 30 minutes. It combines ground beef, pasta shells, and a simple, creamy tomato-based sauce.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe
It is designed to be prepared quickly, in approximately 30 minutes.
It uses common, affordable ingredients like ground beef and pasta shells.
The dish features a familiar and comforting combination of pasta and meat sauce.
A small amount of cream is added to create a richer sauce texture.
Ingredients
1 pound ground beef (80/20 lean to fat ratio is typical)
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 medium yellow onion, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 (15-ounce) can tomato sauce
1 cup beef broth
1/2 cup heavy cream
8 ounces medium pasta shells
Grated Parmesan cheese, for serving (optional)
Step by Step Instructions

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