Pasta shells with ground Beef

Here’s a simple, tasty Pasta Shells with Ground Beef recipe you can make at home 🍝

Ingredients

• 8 oz pasta shells

• 1 lb ground beef

• 1 small onion, diced (optional)

• 2 cloves garlic, minced

• 1 jar (about 24 oz) pasta sauce (marinara or meat sauce)

• 1 tsp salt (adjust to taste)

• ½ tsp black pepper

• 1 tsp Italian seasoning (or oregano/basil)

• Olive oil (for cooking)

• Optional toppings: shredded mozzarella or parmesan, fresh parsley

Instructions

1. Cook the pasta

   • Boil pasta shells in salted water according to package instructions.

   • Drain and set aside.

2. Cook the beef

   • Heat a little olive oil in a large pan over medium heat.

   • Add ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it up with a spoon.

   • Drain excess grease if needed.

3. Add flavor

   • Add onion and cook 2–3 minutes until soft.

   • Stir in garlic and cook for about 30 seconds.

   • Season with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning.

4. Add sauce

   • Pour in the pasta sauce and let it simmer for 5–10 minutes.

5. Combine

   • Add cooked pasta shells to the sauce and stir until well coated.

6. Serve

   • Top with cheese or parsley if you like and enjoy!

Easy Variations

• Add cheese and bake it for 15 minutes at 375°F for a pasta bake

• Mix in spinach or bell peppers for veggies

• Use cream sauce instead of red sauce for a richer dish

If you want a quick version, spicy version, or baked version, just tell me! 😊