Pasta Shells with Ground Beef

Pasta Shells with Ground Beef is a hearty and savory dish that is filling and so easy. You need just a few ingredients and a short amount of time. The dish has Ground Beef, Pasta Shells, and tomatoes. It is a comforting dish perfect for busy nights. Filled with flavor this is not a recipe to ignore.

There are a few seasonings in this dish that make for unique flavor combinations.

When you serve up Pasta Shells with Ground Beef you are serving a dish that says “I love you!” The tender perfect pasta shells that hold in sauce and bits of beef ensure that you have great flavor in every forkful. The family is going to love this dish and be asking for more.

The pasta shells are lightly browned in a skillet before combining the ingredients together.

This recipe is easy to follow and will leave you with a delicious, hearty meal.

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Why I Love Pasta Shells with Ground Beef?

I love pasta shells with ground beef because it’s hearty, filling, and so delicious that I can eat it three days in a row. It’s easy to make, and it’s something that is a complete meal alone, or you can add a salad and some buttered bread. 

What size shells should I be using for this dish?

I prefer to use the small shells for this great meal. They are large enough to hold the flavor of the meat and sauce without being too large.

Variations

You could use a different pasta, you can trade out the meat for Sausage or turkey. You could top the dish with shredded cheese to give it a step up in flavor.

Serving suggestions

• You can serve pasta shells with ground beef with salad and garlic bread, for lunch or dinner for your family or another group.
• If you wish to serve this dish without salad or bread, you can opt to serve it with another vegetable, with a dollop of sour cream on top, or even with feta cheese added. 

Ingredients:

• Ground beef
• Sazon perfecta seasoning
• Black pepper to taste
• Pasta shells
• Olive oil
• Water
• Granulated chicken broth
• Granulated tomato broth
• Serrano peppers
• Onion
• Rotel
• Parsley
• Garlic powder and onion powder to taste
• Red sazon seasoning
• Bay leaf

How to make Pasta Shells with Ground Beef:

Step 1. Brown the ground beef in a large deep-sided skillet until cooked through. Drain excess fat. Add pepper and perfect seasoning and stir.

Step 2. While the ground beef is cooking, brown the shell pasta in the oil in a separate skillet.

Step 3. Stir the browned pasta into the cooked ground beef.

Step 4. Add the remaining ingredients to the skillet.

Adding the water.

Step 5. cover, reduce the heat to simmer, and cook until the pasta shells are tender.

Serve warm!

Pasta Shells with Ground Beef

Prep Time: 15 minutes minutes

Cook Time: 35 minutes minutes

Total Time: 50 minutes minutes

Servings: 6

If you're a pasta lover, then you're aware of the unlimited number of recipes available for this popular dish. If you're interested in making a pasta recipe that is as hearty as it is tasty, then you might like this pasta shells with ground beef recipe. This recipe consists of stuffed shells with meat, and I have included some helpful tips as well as answers to frequently asked questions regarding the recipe. 

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Ingredients 

• 1 ½ lb. Ground beef
• Sazon perfecta seasoning
• Black pepper to taste
• 2 C. Pasta shells
• ¼ C. Olive oil
• 4 C. Water
• 2 Tbsp. Granulated chicken broth
• 4 Tbsp. Granulated tomato broth
• 3 Diced serrano peppers
• ½ Chopped onion
• 1 Can Rotel
• Chopped parsley
• Garlic powder and onion powder to taste
• 2 Packets Red sazon seasoning
• 1 Bay leaf

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Instructions

• Brown the ground beef in a large deep-sided skillet until cooked through. Drain excess fat. Add pepper and perfecta seasoning and stir.
• While the ground beef is cooking, brown the shell pasta in the oil in a separate skillet.
• Stir the browned pasta into the cooked ground beef.
• Add the remaining ingredients into the skillet, cover, reduce the heat to simmer, and cook until the pasta shells are tender.
• Enjoy!

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Nutrition

Calories: 487kcal | Carbohydrates: 19g | Protein: 35g | Fat: 30g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 17g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 102mg | Sodium: 841mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g

Author: Laura

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How should I store the leftovers?

The Pasta Shells with Ground Beef need to be cooled to room temperature first. Once the food is cooled, it can be placed into an airtight container. You can store the Pasta Shells with Ground Beef in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.

How can I reheat the Pasta Shells with Ground Beef?

Cover the dish with aluminum foil and place it in the oven that is preheated to 350*. Allow 10 to 15 minutes to heat through. You could also heat the dish up in the microwave until the desired temperature is reached.

Can I store this dish in the freezer?

The Pasta Shells with Ground Beef are a perfect dish to freeze. Be sure the food is cooled to room temperature before placing it into a freezer-safe and airtight container. You can store the dish in the freezer for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator.

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