Creamy Beef and Shells 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.

Cook shell pasta in salted boiling water until al dente; drain and set aside.

Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat until shimmering.

Add chopped onion and minced garlic; sauté until softened, about 3-4 minutes.

Add ground beef to the skillet; cook until browned, breaking it apart, about 5-7 minutes.

Drain excess fat from the skillet if necessary.

Stir in beef broth and bring to a simmer; cook for 2-3 minutes.

Reduce heat and add heavy cream and cream cheese; stir until smooth.

Add cooked pasta and spinach; mix until spinach wilts, about 2 minutes.

Season with salt, black pepper, and Italian seasoning to taste.

Sprinkle with parmesan cheese before serving.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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