Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound large pasta shells
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 small onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Cook pasta shells in salted boiling water until al dente, then drain and set aside.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add diced onion and cook until translucent.
- Add ground beef, salt, and pepper; cook until browned. Stir in garlic and cook for another minute.
- Pour in heavy cream, bring to a simmer, then add shredded mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses. Stir until creamy and cheese melts.
- Combine cooked shells with sauce, mixing gently to coat all pasta evenly.
- Garnish with chopped parsley and serve hot.
Notes
- You can substitute ground turkey or chicken for beef for a lighter option.
- For a gluten-free version, use gluten-free pasta shells.
- Adjust cheese quantities for more cheesiness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American/Italian
- Diet: Contains Dairy, Contains Gluten
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 520 Kcal
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 27g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 29g
- Cholesterol: 125mg