Best 5 Shells With Bacon And Beef Sauce Recipes

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Indulge in a symphony of flavors with our delectable Shells with Bacon and Beef Sauce. This classic dish combines the richness of beef, the smokiness of bacon, and the tender texture of pasta shells to create a hearty and satisfying meal. Our recipe provides step-by-step instructions to ensure that you achieve perfectly cooked pasta and a flavorful sauce.

For those seeking a vegetarian alternative, we offer a delightful Shells with Spinach and Ricotta Sauce. This recipe showcases the vibrant flavors of fresh spinach and creamy ricotta cheese, making it a vegetarian dish that is both wholesome and satisfying.

If you're looking for a quick and easy weeknight meal, our Speedy Shells with Tomato Sauce is your perfect choice. With minimal ingredients and effortless preparation, this recipe delivers a classic tomato sauce that perfectly complements the al dente pasta shells.

Craving a dish that's both indulgent and elegant? Look no further than our Lobster-Stuffed Shells with Alfredo Sauce. This luxurious recipe features delicate lobster filling enveloped in tender pasta shells, bathed in a creamy Alfredo sauce. Prepare to impress your dinner guests with this culinary masterpiece.

Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!

BAKED SHELLS WITH MEAT SAUCE RECIPE



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This baked shells with meat sauce recipe is perfect for extended family dinners because it can feed 10-12 people.

Provided by Cheryl Najafi

Categories     dinner

Time 1h15m

Number Of Ingredients 16

8 oz pasta (medium shell )
1 lbs lean ground beef
1 tsp salt
1/2 medium yellow onion (or red onion, diced)
1/2 green bell pepper (seeded and diced)
4 oz mushrooms (sliced )
1 1/2 cups marinara sauce
1/2 tsp sugar
1 tsp dried basil
1/2 tsp red pepper flakes (crushed)
14.5 oz can tomatoes (fire roasted, diced )
1/2 cup sour cream
1/2 cup provolone cheese (shredded)
1/2 cup mozzarella cheese (shredded)
1/4 cup Parmesan cheese (shredded)
parsley (chopped, for garnish)

Steps:

  • Bring a large ovenproof pot of salted water to a boil over high heat. Once the water reaches a rapid boil, add the pasta and stir to prevent sticking. Cook for only half of the recommended time-approx. 4-5 minutes. Drain the pasta in a colander then set aside.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees and move a rack to the lower 1/3 of the oven-make sure there is enough clearance for the pot!
  • Meanwhile, place the same pot over medium-high heat and add the ground beef. Season with salt and cook, breaking it up into chunks until mostly browned. Add the diced onion, bell pepper and mushrooms and continue cooking an additional 5-6 minutes until the onion and bell pepper have begun to soften.
  • Add the marinara sauce, sugar, dried basil, crushed red pepper flakes and tomatoes (with juice) and stir to combine. Bring liquid to a bubble then reduce heat to medium-low. Simmer 8 minutes then remove from heat.
  • Stir in sour cream, provolone, mozzarella and partially cooked pasta shells. Combine thoroughly and top with Parmesan. Cover with lid or foil and bake 30-35 minutes, until bubbling. Remove from oven and garnish with chopped parsley. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 570 kcal, Carbohydrate 54 g, Protein 38 g, Fat 23 g, SaturatedFat 11 g, TransFat 1 g, Cholesterol 88 mg, Sodium 1240 mg, Fiber 4 g, Sugar 10 g, UnsaturatedFat 8 g, ServingSize 1 serving

CREAMY BEEF AND SHELLS



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A quick/easy ground beef recipe, this is a pasta dish that will be on your dinner table all week long! So creamy and so comforting!

Provided by Chungah Rhee

Categories     entree

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

8 ounces medium pasta shells
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 pound ground beef
1/2 medium sweet onion, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 1/2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 cups beef stock
1 (15-ounce) can tomato sauce
3/4 cup heavy cream
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
6 ounces shredded extra-sharp cheddar cheese, about 1 1/2 cups

Steps:

  • In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook pasta according to package instructions; drain well. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium high heat. Add ground beef and cook until browned, about 3-5 minutes, making sure to crumble the beef as it cooks; drain excess fat. Set aside. Add onion to the skillet, and cook, stirring frequently, until translucent, about 2-3 minutes. Stir in garlic and Italian seasoning until fragrant, about 1 minute. Whisk in flour until lightly browned, about 1 minute. Gradually whisk in beef stock and tomato sauce. Bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer, stirring occasionally, until reduced and slightly thickened, about 6-8 minutes. Stir in pasta, beef and heavy cream until heated through, about 1-2 minutes; season with salt and pepper, to taste. Stir in cheese until melted, about 2 minutes. Serve immediately.

STOVETOP BEEF AND SHELLS



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I fix this supper when I'm pressed for time. It's as tasty as it is fast. Team it with salad, bread and fruit for a comforting meal. -Donna Roberts, Manhattan, Kansas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1-1/2 cups uncooked medium pasta shells (about 4 ounces)
1 pound lean ground beef (90% lean)
1 medium onion, chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
1 can (15 ounces) crushed tomatoes
1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce
1 teaspoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • Cook pasta according to package directions; drain., Meanwhile, in a large skillet, cook and crumble beef with onion and garlic over medium-high heat until no longer pink, 5-7 minutes. Stir in remaining ingredients; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, until flavors are blended, 10-15 minutes., Stir in pasta; heat through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 344 calories, Fat 11g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 71mg cholesterol, Sodium 815mg sodium, Carbohydrate 35g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 29g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

VELVEETA BBQ BACON CHEESEBURGER MAC



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This beefed-up mac and cheese has it all-ground beef, tomatoes, bacon bits and BBQ sauce. It's just like a classic diner cheeseburger-without the bun.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Home

Time 25m

Yield Makes 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1-1/2 lb. ground beef
1 small onion, chopped
2-3/4 cups water
1/2 cup BULL'S-EYE or KRAFT Original Barbecue Sauce
2 cups elbow macaroni, uncooked
1/2 lb. (8 oz.) VELVEETA, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
1 large tomato, chopped
1/2 cup OSCAR MAYER Real Bacon Recipe Pieces

Steps:

  • Brown meat with onions in large skillet on medium heat; drain. Stir in water and barbecue sauce. Bring to boil. Add macaroni; cook 8 to 10 min. or until tender, stirring occasionally.
  • Stir in VELVEETA; cook until VELVEETA is completely melted and mixture is well blended, stirring occasionally.
  • Top with tomatoes and bacon.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 530, Fat 24 g, SaturatedFat 11 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 100 mg, Sodium 1110 mg, Carbohydrate 43 g, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 14 g, Protein 35 g

BACON-CHEESE STUFFED SHELLS



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"I make these rich shells for parties or for friends- and I always get rave reviews! It will surely please anyone and even have them asking for the recipe." -Bekie Anderson, Austin, Texas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h25m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 19

24 uncooked jumbo pasta shells
1 cup chopped fresh mushrooms
1 cup finely chopped onion
1 tablespoon plus 1/4 cup butter, divided
1-1/2 cups ricotta cheese
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened, divided
1-1/2 cups shredded Asiago cheese, divided
1 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
1 cup crumbled cooked bacon
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley, divided
1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 cups heavy whipping cream
1/2 cup chicken broth
1/2 cup 2% milk
2 cups shredded Romano cheese
1-1/2 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese

Steps:

  • Cook pasta according to package directions. , Meanwhile, in a large skillet, saute mushrooms and onion in 1 tablespoon butter until tender., In a large bowl, beat ricotta and 4 ounces cream cheese until blended. Stir in 1/2 cup Asiago cheese, Parmesan cheese, bacon, 1 tablespoon parsley, garlic salt, nutmeg, pepper and mushroom mixture. Spoon into shells; place in a greased 13x9-in. baking dish., Preheat oven to 350°. In a large saucepan, melt remaining butter. Stir in flour until smooth; gradually add cream, broth and milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir 1-2 minutes or until thickened. Stir in Romano cheese and the remaining cream cheese, Asiago and parsley. , Pour over shells. Sprinkle with mozzarella cheese. Cover and bake 30 minutes. Uncover; bake 10-15 minutes longer or until bubbly.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 554 calories, Fat 42g fat (26g saturated fat), Cholesterol 139mg cholesterol, Sodium 975mg sodium, Carbohydrate 21g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 26g protein.

Tips:

  • For a richer sauce, use a combination of ground beef and ground pork.
  • To add some heat to the sauce, use spicy Italian sausage instead of ground beef.
  • If you don't have any white wine, you can use chicken broth or vegetable broth instead.
  • To make the sauce ahead of time, simply cook it according to the recipe and then let it cool completely. Store the sauce in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days, or in the freezer for up to 3 months.
  • When you're ready to serve, simply reheat the sauce over low heat until it's warmed through. You can also add some additional water or broth to thin out the sauce, if desired.

Conclusion:

This hearty and flavorful dish is perfect for a weeknight meal. The combination of bacon, beef, and tomato sauce is sure to please everyone at the table. Serve it with a side of crusty bread or a green salad for a complete meal. With its simple ingredients and easy-to-follow instructions, this recipe is perfect for beginner cooks. So what are you waiting for? Give it a try tonight!

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