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Cheesy Pasta Shells with Creamy Beef Sauce

A close-up serving of baked Cheesy Pasta Shells with Creamy Beef Sauce, topped with melted, browned cheese.
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A simple recipe for medium pasta shells mixed with seasoned ground beef in a rich, creamy cheese sauce, baked until bubbly.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound medium pasta shells
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 (10.5 ounce) can condensed cream of mushroom soup
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 4 ounces cream cheese, cubed
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit. Lightly grease a 9×13 inch baking dish.
  2. Cook the pasta shells according to package directions until al dente. Drain well and set aside.
  3. While the pasta cooks, heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the ground beef and cook, breaking it up, until browned. Drain off any excess grease.
  4. Add the chopped onion to the skillet and cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Stir in the minced garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Cook for 1 minute more until fragrant.
  5. Reduce the heat to low. Stir in the condensed cream of mushroom soup and milk until combined. Add the cubed cream cheese and stir constantly until the cheese melts and the sauce is smooth and creamy.
  6. Remove the skillet from the heat. Stir in the shredded cheddar cheese until fully melted into the sauce.
  7. Add the cooked pasta shells to the skillet and gently toss to coat everything evenly with the creamy beef sauce.
  8. Transfer the pasta mixture to the prepared baking dish. Sprinkle the mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses evenly over the top.
  9. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, or until the sauce is bubbly and the cheese topping is melted and lightly golden brown.

Notes

  • You can substitute cream of celery soup for cream of mushroom soup if you prefer a different flavor base.
  • For extra richness, use heavy cream instead of milk in the sauce mixture.
  • If you want a slightly tangier sauce, add 1/4 cup of sour cream along with the cream cheese.

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