Creamy Ground Beef Pasta
Creamy pasta with ground beef is an easy and delicious, creamy and cheesy pasta dish that is loaded with ground beef, cheese, and a blend of seasonings.
Servings: 6 Servings
Ingredients
- 2 pounds ground beef
- 1 onion, diced
- 1 tablespoon Slap Ya Mama®
- 1 tablespoon garlic salt
- 2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- 4 ounce cream cheese, room temperature
- 1 cup sour cream
- 2 cups beef broth
- ½ cup pasta water
- 4 ounce diced green chilies
- 10 ounce Rotel®
- 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- ½ cup mozzarella, shredded
- 16 ounce medium shells
Instructions
- In a large pot, bring water to a boil over medium high heat. Cook pasta according to package directions for al dente, reserve ½ cup pasta water, drain, and set aside.
- In a large skillet, over medium heat, brown ground beef and onions.
- Sprinkle with seasonings and cook until beef is no longer pink and onions are tender.
- Drain grease and return to the pan.
- Add cream cheese, sour cream, pasta water, and beef broth. Stir until fully incorporated and cream cheese is melted. Let simmer over low medium heat for 2-3 minutes.
- Add pasta to meat sauce and stir well.
- Sprinkle in cheese and mix until cheese is melted.
- Serve and enjoy.
Notes
- Be sure you don't overcook your pasta. It should be cooked to al dente so it stands up to the mixing and the noodles don't get mushy.
- Always drain your beef even if it doesn't seem greasy. You'd be surprised at how much grease is actually in the meat when you drain it.
- Shred your cheese from the block whenever possible. It melts and tastes better than pre-shredded cheese!