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High-Protein Creamy Tomato Beef Shells
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High-Protein Creamy Tomato Beef Shells

40 minServes 4Nutri-Score C€€
from @byolyvv68 imports1 cooked
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what you need

Ingredients

4 people
  • conchiglie shells (dried)Grains250 g
  • olive oil (for frying)Pantry15 ml
  • onion (finely chopped)Produce1 piece
  • salt (to taste)Spices3 g
  • black pepper (to taste)Spices2 g
  • Italian seasoningSpices5 g
  • chili flakesSpices2 g
  • smoked paprikaSpices3 g
  • ground beef (lean)Meat500 g
  • tomato pastePantry40 g
  • garlic (minced)Produce3 pieces
  • cottage cheeseDairy200 g
  • milkDairy150 ml
  • beef brothPantry400 ml
  • low-fat cheddar (grated)Dairy80 g
  • chives (chopped)Produce10 g

per serving

Nutrition

541kcal

Carbs
51 g
Proteins
36 g
Fat
21 g
Adapt tools

what you’ll use

Tools

  • Frying pan
  • Mixing bowl
  • Grater

step by step

Method

  1. Sauté the onion

    • Heat the olive oil in a large frying pan over medium heat.
    • Add the chopped onion and cook until soft and translucent.
    Step 1

  2. Brown the beef

    • Add the ground beef and break it up with a spoon.
    • Season with salt, black pepper, Italian seasoning, chili flakes and smoked paprika.
    • Cook until the beef is browned all over.
    Step 2

  3. Build the sauce

    • Stir in the tomato paste and minced garlic and cook briefly until fragrant.
    • Pour in the beef broth and milk and stir well.
    Step 3

  4. Cook the shells in the sauce

    • Add the conchiglie shells to the pan and stir so they are covered in sauce.
    • Simmer, stirring occasionally, until the pasta is al dente and the sauce has thickened.
    Step 4

  5. Make it creamy

    • Lower the heat and stir in the cottage cheese and grated cheddar until melted and creamy.
    • Taste and adjust the seasoning.
    Step 5

  6. Serve

    • Divide between plates and scatter over the chopped chives.
    Step 6
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