Pasta Shells with Ground Beef: Easy Comfort Food Delight
A delightful and easy-to-make dish that combines pasta shells with ground beef for a comforting meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Non-Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 ounces pasta shells
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 onion finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 can (15 ounces) tomato sauce
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
- Cook the pasta shells according to package instructions; drain and set aside.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat and sauté onion and garlic until softened.
- Add the ground beef, cooking until browned; drain excess fat.
- Stir in the tomato sauce and Italian seasoning; simmer for 10 minutes.
- In a baking dish, combine the cooked pasta and meat sauce. Top with shredded mozzarella cheese.
- Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for 20 minutes or until cheese is bubbly.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the sauce.
- Can substitute ground turkey for a leaner option.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 6 grams
- Sodium: 750 milligrams
- Fat: 20 grams
- Saturated Fat: 8 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 45 grams
- Fiber: 3 grams
- Protein: 25 grams
- Cholesterol: 70 milligrams
Keywords: Pasta Shells with Ground Beef, Easy Comfort Food, Pasta Recipe