This dish is hearty, savory, and wonderfully simple—perfect for busy nights when you need something filling without fuss. Tender pasta shells, seasoned ground beef, and tomatoes come together in a comforting skillet meal that feels like a hug in every bite.

The browned pasta shells soak up the sauce and beef, giving you flavor in every forkful. It’s the kind of recipe that says “I love you” when you set it on the table, and it’s sure to have the family asking for seconds.

Pasta Shells with Ground Beef

Ingredients

Instructions

1. Brown the Beef
   • In a large deep skillet, cook ground beef until fully browned.
   • Drain excess fat.
   • Season with black pepper and sazon perfecta; stir well.
2. Brown the Pasta
   • In a separate skillet, heat olive oil.
   • Add pasta shells and cook until lightly browned.
3. Combine
   • Stir browned pasta into the cooked beef.
   • Add remaining ingredients (water, broths, peppers, onion, Rotel, parsley, garlic powder, onion powder, sazon packets, bay leaf).
4. Simmer
   • Cover skillet, reduce heat, and cook until pasta shells are tender and flavors meld together.
5. Serve
   • Remove bay leaf.
   • Spoon into bowls, garnish with parsley, and enjoy hot.

This recipe is hearty, flavorful, and easy to follow—perfect for weeknights when you want something comforting without spending hours in the kitchen.