# Rich and Comforting Creamy Beef Shells Casserole

This creamy beef shells casserole is the ultimate comfort food, with a rich, cheesy sauce, tender ground beef, and perfectly cooked shell pasta.

- Total time: 35 min
- Cuisine: American
- Category: Soup
- Language: en

## Ingredients

- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 14.5 oz diced tomatoes, from a can
- 2 cups shell pasta
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 0 salt
- 0 pepper
- 0 fresh parsley, for garnish (optional)

## Instructions

1. Sauté diced onion and minced garlic in olive oil until soft.
2. Add ground beef, breaking it up as it cooks until browned. Drain any excess fat.
3. Stir in beef broth, heavy cream, diced tomatoes, dried basil, and oregano. Bring to a simmer.
4. Add shell pasta, stir well to coat in the sauce. Cover and cook for 15–20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until pasta is tender and sauce has thickened.
5. Stir in shredded cheddar cheese until melted. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
6. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve warm

## Equipment

- large skillet

## Source

- Original video: https://food.canadianedshop.com/2025/01/03/rich-and-comforting-creamy-beef-shells-casserole/
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/3e2a1159-ae75-4868-bc07-20b7f03dd9a6
- Extracted: 2025-01-13

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