Pasta Shells

 

Cheesy Ground Beef Pasta Shells

Ingredients:

3 cups pasta shells

1 lb ground beef (85% lean)

1 small onion, finely chopped

2 garlic cloves, minced

1 can (15 oz) tomato sauce

1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes, undrained

1 tsp Italian seasoning

½ tsp salt

½ tsp black pepper

1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese

Instructions:

1. Cook the Pasta: Boil the pasta shells in salted water until al dente. Drain and set aside.

2. Brown the Beef: In a large skillet, cook the ground beef over medium heat until browned. Drain excess grease.

3. Sauté Onion & Garlic: Add the chopped onion and garlic to the beef and cook until soft and fragrant.

4. Add Tomatoes & Seasoning: Stir in the tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 5-7 minutes.

5. Combine with Pasta: Add the cooked pasta shells to the skillet, stirring well to coat everything in the sauce.

6. Add Cheese: Sprinkle cheddar and mozzarella cheese over the top. Cover and let it melt for 2-3 minutes