One-Pan Cheesy Beef Shells
Ground beef and medium pasta shells cook together in one skillet with tomato sauce and melt into creamy, melted cheese. Ready in under 25 minutes—comfort food with zero cleanup.
- Total time
- 24 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 680
- Protein
- 38g
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef
- 2 cups medium pasta shells
- 15 oz tomato sauce
- 1.5 cups water
- 1.5 cups sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1 pinch salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- 1
Brown ground beef in a 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat, breaking it up with a spoon, ~6 minutes.
- 2
Drain excess fat from the skillet, leaving about 1 tablespoon behind.
- 3
Add pasta shells, tomato sauce, and water. Stir to combine and bring to a simmer.
- 4
Simmer uncovered, stirring occasionally, until pasta is tender and liquid mostly absorbed, ~10 minutes.
- 5
Remove from heat. Add cheese and stir until melted and creamy, ~1 minute.
- 6
Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve hot.
Tools you’ll need
- 12-inch skillet with lid or foil cover
- wooden spoon
- measuring cups
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