Pasta Shells with Ground Beef

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Ingredients:

• 1 pound (450g) ground beef
• 1 box (12 ounces) pasta shells
• 1 onion, finely chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 can (14.5 ounces) diced tomatoes
• 1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Grated Parmesan cheese for serving (optional)
• Fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish (optional)

Instructions:

1. Cook the pasta shells according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
2. In a large skillet, cook the ground beef over medium heat until browned, breaking it apart with a spoon as it cooks. Remove any excess fat from the skillet.
3. Add the chopped onion and minced garlic to the skillet with the ground beef. Cook until the onion is soft and translucent, about 5 minutes.
4. Stir in the diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, dried basil, and dried oregano. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Simmer the sauce for about 10 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
5. Once the sauce is ready, add the cooked pasta shells to the skillet with the sauce. Toss everything together until the pasta is well coated with the sauce.
6. Serve the pasta shells with ground beef hot, garnished with grated Parmesan cheese and chopped fresh parsley if desired.

Enjoy your Pasta Shells with Ground Beef!