Pasta Shells with Ground Beef: A Weeknight Winner!

This Pasta Shells with Ground Beef recipe is a quick, hearty, and delicious meal perfect for busy weeknights. Tender pasta shells are coated in a savory tomato sauce with seasoned ground beef – pure comfort food! Simple ingredients and easy steps make this a family favorite in no time.

What You’ll Need

• 12 oz pasta shells
• 1 lb ground beef
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 can (15 oz) tomato sauce
• 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
• 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
• 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
• 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
• Salt and black pepper, to taste
• 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
• 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley (optional, for garnish)