Creamy Beef Pasta
So comforting! This simple dinner is perfect for busy weeknights and is budget friendly. Made with pasta shells, tomato soup, and cheese.
Equipment
- 2 pans – one for cooking the ground beef and a large one for adding everything together
- 1 large pot to cook the pasta
Ingredients
- 1 pound box of pasta shells (8 oz)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound ground beef
- ¾ cup diced onion (1/2 an onion) – In a hurry? Frozen diced onion from the grocery store is perfect.
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- 1½ teaspoons Italian seasoning
- ¾ cup heavy cream
- ½ cup water
- 2 cans tomato soup (the good old Campbell’s tomato soup!)
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- ½ cup shredded mozzarella or Italian blend cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Boil pasta according to the directions on the box
- While the pasta is cooking, cook the ground beef and drain
- In the largest pan, sauté the onions until translucent (2-3 minutes)
- Add in the garlic and Italian seasoning and cook for another minute
- Pour in the soup and water. Stir and bring to a simmer
- Add the drained ground beef, cream, and noodles and cook over medium heat
- Once fully combined, add in the cheeses and continue to stir until thoroughly heated through
- Add salt and pepper to taste
- Serve immediately