Instant Pot Creamy Beef and Shells
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Instant Pot Creamy Beef and Shells

NUTRITION · PER SERVING28M COOK
CAL 30%·PRO 48%
CARBS 51G34% OF CAL
3G FIBER42G OTHER7G TOTAL SUGAR
FAT 34G51% OF CAL
15G SAT19G UNSAT

BARS = SHARE OF RECIPE CALORIES · RINGS = FDA DV

Creamy ground beef and pasta shells in a rich tomato and cheese sauce, made easily in the Instant Pot. A hearty, family-friendly one-pot dinner.

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Nutrition & ingredients

Ingredients

serves 8
  • 1 Tbsp vegetable or avocado oil
  • 1 lb. ground beef (I use 85/15)
  • 1 medium yellow onion (diced)
  • 3 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 1 Tbsp dried Italian seasoning
  • 1 tsp kosher salt
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1/4 tsp crushed red pepper flakes (optional but recommended)
  • 2 Tbsp tomato paste (** see "chef tips" #1)
  • 16 oz dried medium shells pasta
  • 24 oz jar marinara sauce (Rao's is my favorite)
  • 2 cups reduced sodium beef broth
  • 1 cup water
  • 2 - 3 oz cream cheese (cubed and softened to room temperature)
  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream
  • 3/4 - 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese (freshly grated is best)
  • minced fresh parsley (for garnish)
  • additional black pepper (for garnish)
PREP
15M
SODIUM
881MG
ESTIMATE
COMPLETE

Nutrition estimated from ingredients, per serving. 100% of estimated mass resolved.