⏱ 40 min totalCreamy Beef and Shells
Per 1 serving · 507 g · 13 ingredients
of a 2,000 cal day
- Protein42g18% of calories
- Carbs55g24% of calories
- Fat58g57% of calories
At a glance
One serving of Creamy Beef and Shells (507 g) has 897 calories, with 42 g of protein, 55 g of carbohydrates and 58 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from fat (57% of calories). It is high in protein (84% DV), dietary fiber (32% DV) and Vitamin A (36% DV). Keep an eye on sodium, saturated fat and cholesterol, which provide 38%, 140% and 62% of the daily value.
High in
20%+ of the daily value
- Protein84%
- Dietary fiber32%
- Vitamin A36%
- Vitamin E20%
- Thiamine34%
- Riboflavin (B2)43%
Good source of
10–19% of the daily value
- Vitamin C10%
- Folate (B9)19%
- Choline17%
- Potassium19%
Watch
20%+ of the daily value
- Sodium38%
- Saturated fat140%
- Cholesterol62%
Ingredients
For one serving. Tap an ingredient to see its nutrition.
2 oz Whole wheat pasta
¼ tbsp Olive oil
4 oz Ground beef
⅛ medium Onion
½ cloves, minced Garlic- 🥄⅜ tsp Italian seasoning
½ tbsp All-purpose flour
½ cup Beef broth
⁷⁄₁₆ cup Tomato sauce
³⁄₁₆ cup, fluid Heavy whipping cream- 🥄¼ dash Salt
¼ dash Black pepper
⅜ cup, shredded Cheddar cheese
Directions
- 1
Cook the pasta according to package instructions.
- 2
In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef and cook until browned, about 3-5 minutes, breaking it apart as it cooks. Drain excess fat and set aside.
- 3
In the same skillet, add the onion and cook, stirring frequently, until translucent, about 2-3 minutes. Add garlic and Italian seasoning, cooking until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- 4
Whisk in the flour until lightly browned, about 1 minute. Gradually whisk in beef broth and tomato sauce, bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer until slightly thickened, about 6-8 minutes.
- 5
Add the cooked pasta, beef, and heavy cream to the skillet, stirring until heated through, about 1-2 minutes. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- 6
Stir in the cheese until melted, about 2 minutes. Serve immediately.
Vitamins & minerals
Amounts for 1 serving (507 g). Bars show % of the daily value.
Vitamins
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A | 323 μg | 36% |
| Vitamin C | 9 mg | 10% |
| Vitamin D | 1 μg | 4% |
| Vitamin E | 3 mg | 20% |
| Vitamin K | 10 μg | 8% |
| Thiamine | 0.4 mg | 34% |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 1 mg | 43% |
| Niacin | 10 mg | 62% |
| Vitamin B6 | 1 mg | 43% |
| Folate (B9) | 75 μg | 19% |
| Vitamin B12 | 3 μg | 125% |
| Pantothenic acid | 2 mg | 36% |
| Choline | 94 mg | 17% |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 387 mg | 39% |
| Iron | 6 mg | 73% |
| Potassium | 908 mg | 19% |
| Magnesium | 136 mg | 32% |
| Phosphorus | 609 mg | 87% |
| Zinc | 8 mg | 72% |
| Copper | 0.4 mg | 45% |
| Manganese | 2 mg | 82% |
| Selenium | 74 μg | 134% |
Full breakdown · 43 more nutrients
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Alanine | 2 g | — |
| Alpha Linolenic Acid (ALA) | 0.1 g | — |
| Alpha carotene | 0 μg | — |
| Arginine | 2 g | — |
| Aspartic acid | 3 g | — |
| Beta carotene | 346 μg | — |
| Caffeine | 0 mg | — |
| Cystine | 0.4 g | — |
| Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA) | 0 g | — |
| Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA) | 0 g | — |
| Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA) | 0 g | — |
| Fluoride | 114 μg | — |
| Fructose | 2 g | — |
| Galactose | 0.1 g | — |
| Glucose | 2 g | — |
| Glutamic acid | 9 g | — |
| Glycine | 2 g | — |
| Histidine | 1 g | — |
| Hydroxyproline | 0.3 g | — |
| Isoleucine | 2 g | — |
| Lactose | 0.1 g | — |
| Leucine | 3 g | — |
| Lycopene | 14,894 μg | — |
| Lysine | 2 g | — |
| Maltose | 0 g | — |
| Methionine | 1 g | — |
| Monounsaturated fats | 21 g | — |
| Phenylalanine | 2 g | — |
| Polyunsaturated fats | 3 g | — |
| Proline | 3 g | — |
| Retinol | 294 μg | — |
| Serine | 2 g | — |
| Starch | 0 g | — |
| Sucrose | 0.2 g | — |
| Theobromine | 0 mg | — |
| Threonine | 2 g | — |
| Total omega 3 | 0.1 g | — |
| Total omega 6 | 0.4 g | — |
| Tryptophan | 0.5 g | — |
| Tyrosine | 1 g | — |
| Valine | 2 g | — |
| Vitamin D2 | 0 μg | — |
| Vitamin D3 | 1 μg | — |
Burning 897 calories
Estimated for a 70 kg (154 lb) adult using MET values from the Compendium of Physical Activities.
- 170minWalking (3.5 mph)
- 108minCycling (moderate)
- 75minRunning (6 mph)
- 126minSwimming laps
Common questions
How many calories are in Creamy Beef and Shells?
One serving of Creamy Beef and Shells (1 serving) has 897 calories, which works out to 177 calories per 100 g. That is about 45% of a 2,000-calorie day.
Are Creamy Beef and Shells high in protein?
It provides a solid 42 g of protein per serving (84% of the 50 g daily value), but protein supplies only 18% of its calories, so it is not a protein-dense food. Foods where protein provides 30% or more of calories are generally considered protein-dense.
Are Creamy Beef and Shells keto-friendly?
It is hard to fit into a strict keto diet. One serving has 46 g of net carbs and 24% of its calories come from carbohydrates, while most keto plans cap net carbs at 20–50 g per day.
How much sodium is in Creamy Beef and Shells?
867 mg per serving, which is high (20% or more of the 2,300 mg daily value).
How much sugar is in Creamy Beef and Shells?
5.7 g of total sugars per serving. Labels list total sugars, which include natural sugars from fruit and milk as well as any added sugars.
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