Here’s a Ground Beef Pasta with Shells in Tomato Sauce — hearty, comforting, and family-friendly 🍝🥩🍅
Ground Beef Pasta with Shells & Tomato Sauce
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Servings: 4–5
🧾 Ingredients
12 oz (340 g) pasta shells
1 lb (450 g) ground beef
1 small onion, finely chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 cups tomato sauce (or crushed tomatoes)
2 tbsp tomato paste (optional, for richness)
2 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp Italian seasoning
½ tsp paprika
Salt & black pepper to taste
Optional: red pepper flakes
Garnish: grated Parmesan, fresh basil
👩🍳 Instructions
1️⃣ Cook pasta
Boil pasta shells in salted water until al dente.
Drain and set aside.
2️⃣ Brown beef
Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat.
Add ground beef and cook until browned. Drain excess fat if needed.
3️⃣ Build the sauce
Add onion and garlic; sauté 2–3 minutes.
Stir in tomato sauce, tomato paste, Italian seasoning, paprika, salt, and pepper.
Simmer 10–15 minutes.
4️⃣ Combine
Add cooked pasta to the sauce.
Toss to coat evenly and heat through.
5️⃣ Serve
Garnish with Parmesan and basil.
🥗 Nutrition Facts (Per Serving – Approx.)
Calories: 520 kcal
Protein: 28 g
Fat: 22 g
Total Carbs: 52 g
Fiber: 5 g
💡 Tips & Variations
Use whole-wheat or high-protein pasta
Add mushrooms or bell peppers for extra veggies
Make it cheesy with mozzarella on top
Low-carb version: use zucchini or chickpea pasta