Creamy Beef and Shells in Garlic Parmesan Sauce
Looking for a comforting and indulgent meal? This Creamy Beef and Shells in Garlic Parmesan Sauce is the answer! Bursting with rich flavors and creamy goodness, this dish features tender rotini pasta combined with savory ground beef, all enveloped in a luxurious garlic Parmesan sauce. Perfect for family dinners or cozy evenings, it’s a delightful choice that will keep everyone coming back for seconds. With its quick preparation time and kid-friendly appeal, you can whip up this satisfying meal in no time.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 ounces rotini pasta
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
Instructions
- Cook the rotini pasta in salted boiling water according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef, breaking it apart with a wooden spoon until no longer pink (about 5-7 minutes).
- Add minced garlic to the skillet; stir until fragrant (about 1 minute). Pour in chicken broth and heavy cream, stirring well.
- Mix in Italian seasoning and bring to a gentle simmer.
- Gradually stir in grated Parmesan cheese until melted and creamy.
- Fold cooked rotini into the sauce mixture until well coated.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 85mg