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Creamy Ground Beef Pasta


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  • Author: Chef Tasty
  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Diet: Gluten-Free

Description

A delicious and creamy pasta dish featuring ground beef and cheese.


Ingredients

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  • 1 lb (450g) lean ground beef
  • 8 oz (225g) medium pasta shells, uncooked
  • 2 cups (480ml) beef broth
  • 1 (15 oz / 425g) can tomato sauce
  • 1 cup (240ml) heavy cream
  • 1 1/2 cups (170g) cheddar cheese, shredded
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder

Instructions

  1. Brown the ground beef in a large skillet over medium-high heat; drain excess fat.
  2. Stir in broth, tomato sauce, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, and pasta shells.
  3. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes until pasta is tender.
  4. Stir in the heavy cream and half of the cheese.
  5. Top with remaining cheese, cover, and let sit until melted.
  6. Garnish with fresh parsley if desired and serve warm.

Notes

  • This dish can be topped with additional cheese or herbs for flavor.
  • For a spicier version, consider adding red pepper flakes.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 bowl
  • Calories: 600
  • Sugar: 4g
  • Sodium: 900mg
  • Fat: 30g
  • Saturated Fat: 15g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 12g
  • Trans Fat: 1g
  • Carbohydrates: 50g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 30g
  • Cholesterol: 100mg