Homemade Hamburger Helper Cheesy Italian Shells

A white plate with one serving of hamburger helper on it.

5 from 17 votes

Homemade Hamburger Helper Cheesy Italian Shells

This Homemade Hamburger Helper Cheesy Italian Shells combines ground beef, pasta, tomatoes, tomato sauce and spices to make a healthier version of the popular boxed dinner.

Prep Time10

Cook Time20

Resting Time5

Total Time35

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American

Keyword: homemade hamburger helper

Servings:

Calories: 636kcal

Author: Mindy Boyd

Ingredients

1 pound ground beef
2 cups shell or similar shaped pasta
1 can tomatoes with Italian seasoning 14.5 ounces
1 3/4 cups milk
1/2 cup tomato sauce
1/2 cup water
1 tablespoon corn starch
1 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 teaspoons onion powder
1 1/2 teaspoons garlic powder
1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
1 cup cheese grated

Instructions

In a large skillet brown ground beef over medium-high heat. Drain browned ground beef and return to the skillet.
1 pound ground beef
While the ground beef is cooking, combine the Italian seasoning, garlic powder, onion powder, salt and corn starch in a small bowl. Set aside
1 tablespoon corn starch, 1 teaspoon salt, 1 1/2 teaspoons onion powder, 1 1/2 teaspoons garlic powder, 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
Over medium-high heat add water, tomato sauce, milk and spice mixture, mix until combined. Stir in the canned tomatoes and pasta, bring to a boil. Reduce heat to simmer and cover; cook for 13-15 minutes or until pasta is tender, stirring occasionally.
2 cups shell or similar shaped pasta, 1 3/4 cups milk, 1/2 cup tomato sauce, 1/2 cup water, 1 can tomatoes with Italian seasoning
Stir in cheese and cook a couple of minutes stirring constantly until cheese is melted. Take off the burner and let stand to thicken, about 5 minutes.
1 cup cheese

Notes

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