Beef and Shells

Name: Beef and Shells
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 servings
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; 1 can (15 ounces) crushed tomatoes; 1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce; 1 teaspoon sugar; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon pepper

Total Time Prep/Total Time: 30 min.

Yield 4 servings

Test Kitchen Approved

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
1 can (15 ounces) crushed tomatoes
1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce
1 teaspoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper

Directions

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.

Nutrition Facts

1-1/4 cups: 344 calories, 11g fat (4g saturated fat), 71mg cholesterol, 815mg sodium, 35g carbohydrate (9g sugars, 4g fiber), 29g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 2 starch, 1 vegetable.

I fix this supper when I'm pressed for time. It's as tasty as it is fast. Team it with salad, bread and fruit for a comforting meal. —Donna Roberts, Manhattan, Kansas

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