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How to Make One-Pan Creamy Pasta Shells

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Warm up your chilly days with this simple One-Pan Creamy Pasta Shells recipe! 🍂🍝 Made in just one pan in under 20 minutes, it’s simple to make, easy to clean up, and the perfect comfort food for cozy evenings.

One-pan creamy pasta shells

Any fast and delicious recipe with limited dishes to clean up is music to my ears!

Pasta Shell Recipe

Ingredients

  • 4 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 tbsp minced garlic
  • 2 cups mini shells
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 2 tbsp tomato paste
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 2 1/2 cups chicken broth
  • 1 tbsp Parmesan cheese
  • 1 tbsp parsley flakes to garnish
Pasta shell ingredients

Directions

  1. On medium heat, add 4 tbsp olive oil and 2 tbsp minced garlic to a nonstick fry pan.
  2. Once garlic has begun to brown, add in 2 cups mini shells (uncooked) and coat in oil/garlic. Stir occasionally until pasta becomes toasted
  3. Add 2 tbsp butter and melt.
  4. Pour in 2 cups chicken broth and bring heat to medium-high.
  5. Bring to a boil, stirring occasionally, until majority of the broth has been absorbed.
  6. Add tomato paste and cream. Remain on heat until cream has thickened.
  7. Add Parmesan, parsley, salt & stir.
  8. Serve immediately and enjoy!
Close-up of pasta dish

Here’s A Quick Video Tutorial!

Perfect Presentation Platters

I used my favorite new @Madein CeramiClad frying pan, and wow—it’s a game changer! The CeramiClad™ technology blends a 5-Ply Stainless Clad base with a ceramic coating for unmatched heat control and even cooking. 🔥✨It is also made without harmful chemicals and crafted in the USA. 💪 With over 100,000 five-star reviews and used in top kitchens across the country, it’s no wonder it’s a favorite among chefs and home cooks alike. 🌟🍴

Leanna with a sample of a one-pan creamy pasta dish

Checkered Serving Boards: I used this checkered chopping board, which I use for prep, serving, and decor! For a more affordable version, Temu also has this Checkered Chopping Board that comes in various sizes and is so handy for prep, serving, and decor! I use mine all the time!

Individual Serving Plates: I used my black-and-white checkered plates from MacKenzie Childs, which also come in a blue or pink version!

Can I Prep These Pasta Shells in Advance?

Since this is one of those recipes that only take 20 minutes from start to finish, I recommend making this right before you are ready to serve so it’s nice and warm!

Pasta shells in a white bowl layered over a black-and-white checkered plate

Storing Leftovers

Place any leftovers in a Tupperware container and refrigerate, where it should stay fresh for several days. You can also store in a Ziploc Bag!

Easy pasta dinner

Enjoy!

We hope you loved this Creamy Pasta Shell recipes as much as we did! For more delicious pasta ideas, be sure to check out our Creamy Lemon Garlic Pasta, easy Crockpot Million Dollar Pasta recipe, or this mouth-watering Dump-and-Bake Meatball Casserole. Enjoy!

Creamy pasta shells in a white bowl
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How to Make One-Pan Creamy Pasta Shells

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Warm up your chilly days with this simple One-Pan Creamy Shells recipe, made in under 20 minutes with minimal clean-up!

  • Author: Leanna

Ingredients

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    • 4 tbsp olive oil

    • 2 tbsp minced garlic

    • 2 cups mini shells

    • 2 tbsp butter

    • 2 tbsp tomato paste

    • 1/2 cup heavy cream

    • 1 pinch salt

    • 2 1/2 cups chicken broth

    • 1 tbsp Parmesan cheese

    • 1 tbsp parsley flakes to garnish

Instructions

    • On medium heat, add 4 tbsp olive oil and 2 tbsp minced garlic to a nonstick fry pan.

    • Once garlic has begun to brown, add in 2 cups mini shells (uncooked) and coat in oil/garlic. Stir occasionally until pasta becomes toasted

    • Add 2 tbsp butter and melt.

    • Pour in 2 cups chicken broth and bring heat to medium-high.

    • Bring to a boil, stirring occasionally, until majority of the broth has been absorbed.

    • Add tomato paste and cream. Remain on heat until cream has thickened.

    • Add Parmesan, parsley, salt & stir

    • Serve immediately and enjoy!

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