Creamy Beef Pasta
A comforting, hearty meal featuring pasta shells in a rich, creamy tomato sauce with ground beef and melted cheese.
Ingredients
- 8 ounces pasta shells (half a box)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound ground beef
- 3/4 cup diced onion (about half an onion; frozen works great)
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- 1 1/2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
- 3/4 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup water
- 2 cans Campbell’s tomato soup
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese or Italian cheese blend
- to taste salt and pepper
Instructions
- Boil pasta shells according to package instructions. While cooking, brown ground beef in a pan, then drain excess fat.
- In a large pan, heat olive oil and sauté diced onions for 2-3 minutes until soft. Add minced garlic and Italian seasoning, cooking for another minute.
- Stir in tomato soup and water, bringing to a simmer. Add the drained ground beef, heavy cream, and cooked pasta shells, mixing thoroughly.
- Incorporate shredded cheddar and mozzarella cheeses, stirring until melted and creamy. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve hot, garnished with chopped parsley if desired.
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Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat gently on the stove.