20 Minute Creamy Beef and Shells Dinner Recipe

heavy cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: milk + cornstarch

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess

cream cheese

🥗Healthier: ricotta cheese

💰Cheaper: cottage cheese

Cottage cheese is less expensive and provides a similar texture.

parmesan cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: grated mozzarella

Grated mozzarella is a budget-friendly cheese option.

Put 3 cups of medium shells to boil in salted water.

Heat a large skillet over medium heat.

Add 1 pound of ground beef, 1 chopped red bell pepper, and 1/2 diced onion to the skillet; brown until cooked through.

Drain excess fat by scooching everything to one side and soaking it up with paper towels.

Add 1 teaspoon of minced garlic to the skillet and stir until fragrant.

Stir in 1 tablespoon of Italian seasoning, 1/2 teaspoon of black pepper, and 1 teaspoon of salt; mix well.

Add 3 tablespoons of Lando Lakes butter spread to the skillet and melt it into the mixture.

Whisk in 1/4 cup of all-purpose flour until coated and cook for about 1 minute until no white flour bits remain.

Gradually add 2 cups of low-sodium beef broth, stirring until thickened and simmering.

Add 1/2 cup of sour cream and 1 cup of mild cheddar cheese; stir until creamy and well combined.

Add the cooked pasta to the sauce and stir until combined, allowing the pasta to soak up some sauce.

Top with fresh parsley before serving.

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