Cheesy Italian Shells

Ingredients

• 1 lb ground beef
• 1 dry Cheesy Italian Shells Mix Packet
• 1 1/2 cups small pasta shells (conchiglie)
• 2 cups water
• 2 cups milk
• (optional) 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella or parmesan

Instructions

1. Brown the ground beef in a skillet and drain if needed.
2. Add water, milk, pasta shells, and the Cheesy Italian Shells dry mix packet.
3. Bring to a low simmer.
4. Cover and cook 12–14 minutes, stirring often, until the pasta shells are tender.
5. (Optional) Stir in mozzarella or parmesan for extra creaminess.
6. Let rest 2 minutes before serving to allow the sauce to thicken.