For this beef and shells recipe, pasta shells and ground beef are simmered with tomatoes, onion and garlic for a foolproof weeknight classic.
Beef and Shells
For this beef and shells recipe, pasta shells and ground beef are simmered with tomatoes, onion and garlic for a foolproof weeknight classic.
Ingredients
- 1-1/2 cups uncooked medium pasta shells about 4 ounces
- 1 pound lean ground beef 90% lean
- 1 medium onion chopped
- 1 garlic clove minced
- 15 ounces crushed tomatoes
- 8 ounces tomato sauce
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package directions; drain.
- Meanwhile, in a large skillet, cook and crumble beef with onion and garlic over medium-high heat until no longer pink, 5-7 minutes. Stir in remaining ingredients; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, until flavors are blended, 10-15 minutes.
- Stir in pasta; heat through.
