Creamy Beef Pasta
A quick and easy creamy beef pasta dish that combines tender pasta shells with a rich beef sauce, perfect for busy weeknights.
Equipment
- Large pot For boiling pasta
- Large Skillet For cooking the beef and sauce
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 8 ounces medium uncooked shells
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 0.5 medium onion, chopped
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 14 ounce can tomato sauce or crushed tomatoes
- 0.33 cup beef broth
- 0.25 cup heavy/whipping cream
- Salt & pepper to taste
Instructions
- Boil water for the pasta and cook it al dente following the package instructions.
- In a skillet, sauté the chopped onion in olive oil over medium heat for about 5 minutes until softened.
- Add the ground beef to the skillet and cook until browned, breaking it up with a spoon for around 5 minutes.
- Stir in the minced garlic and chili powder, then pour in the tomato sauce and beef broth. Mix well and let it simmer gently for 4-5 minutes.
- Add the cream and season with salt and pepper to taste. Allow the cream to warm through, then combine the sauce with the drained pasta shells.
Notes
For a touch of freshness, sprinkle some chopped parsley or grated Parmesan cheese on top before serving.