Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz medium pasta shells
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the pasta: Bring a large pot of salted water to boil. Add pasta shells and cook until al dente (8-10 minutes). Drain and set aside.
- Sauté beef and aromatics: In a skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef for 5-7 minutes. Add chopped onion and minced garlic, cooking until softened (3-4 minutes).
- Create the sauce: Lower heat and stir in heavy cream. Simmer for 2-3 minutes until slightly thickened; season with salt and pepper.
- Combine: Toss the drained pasta with the creamy beef mixture until well-coated. Serve immediately.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 75mg