Description
A creamy and hearty comfort dish made with ground beef, pasta shells, and cheddar cheese. Perfect for a family dinner or a cozy weeknight meal!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
- 1 (10 ounce) can condensed cream of mushroom soup
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 pound small pasta shells (like ditalini or acini di pepe)
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Brown ground beef: Heat olive oil in a large skillet or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it up with a spoon as it cooks.
- Sauté vegetables: Add onion and garlic to the skillet and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
- Combine ingredients: Add diced tomatoes, cream of mushroom soup, milk, parsley, oregano, and black pepper to the skillet. Bring to a simmer, then reduce heat and cook for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Cook pasta: Add pasta to the skillet and cook until tender, about 8-10 minutes.
- Stir in cheese: Stir in shredded cheddar cheese until melted and bubbly.
- Serve: Serve hot and enjoy!
Notes
- You can add other vegetables to the dish, such as carrots, celery, or bell peppers.
- For a spicier version, add a pinch of red pepper flakes or a dash of hot sauce.
- Top with additional cheese, chopped fresh parsley, or a dollop of sour cream.
- Use different pasta shapes, such as macaroni, rotini, or shells.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 510 kcal
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 60mg