Pasta Shells with Ground Beef & Tomatoes 🍝🥩🍅✨
A simple, hearty pasta dish combining tender shells, savory ground beef, and rich tomato flavor. Perfect for a quick family dinner.
Ingredients
- 12 ounces pasta shells
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 (14.5-ounce) can diced tomatoes
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella or cheddar (optional)
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions 👩🍳
- Cook pasta: Boil pasta shells in salted water until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Cook beef: In a skillet, heat oil. Add onion and garlic, sauté until fragrant. Add ground beef, cook until browned.
- Add tomatoes: Stir in diced tomatoes, oregano, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 10 minutes.
- Combine: Add cooked pasta shells to the beef mixture. Stir gently to coat.
- Optional bake: Transfer to baking dish, sprinkle with cheese, and bake at 180°C (350°F) for 15 minutes until bubbly.
- Serve: Garnish with fresh parsley and enjoy hot.
Tips
- Extra flavor: Add a splash of Worcestershire sauce or soy sauce to the beef.
- Variation: Mix in spinach or mushrooms for added nutrition.
- Serving idea: Pair with garlic bread or a fresh salad.
Caption & Engagement
Caption: “Pasta Shells with Ground Beef—simple, hearty, and full of flavor 🍝🥩🍅✨”
- Comment prompt: “Would you bake it with cheese or keep it stovetop?”
- Rotating closers: “Save for your next pasta night.” • “Tag a friend who loves easy dinners.” • “Tender shells, savory beef.”