Ingredients
- 8 oz medium pasta shells
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 cup marinara sauce
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
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Instructions
- Cook the pasta shells according to the package directions until just tender. Reserve a small splash of pasta water, then drain.
- While the pasta cooks, brown the ground beef in a large skillet over medium heat, breaking it into small crumbles as it cooks. Drain any excess grease.
- Stir the garlic powder and salt into the beef.
- Pour in the marinara sauce and heavy cream, then stir until the sauce is smooth and evenly combined.
- Add the drained pasta shells and toss until every shell is coated. Stir in a splash of reserved pasta water if the sauce feels too thick.
- Sprinkle in the cheddar cheese and stir over low heat until melted and creamy. Serve while hot.