Creamy Beef & Shells
Feb 13, 2023 19:02:05 GMT -5
Post by songbird on Feb 13, 2023 19:02:05 GMT -5
CREAMY BEEF AND SHELLS
SERVES — 6
PREP TIME
0 MINS
COOK TIME
30 MINS
TOTAL TIME
30 MINS
INGREDIENTS
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▢8 ounces medium pasta shells
▢1 tablespoon olive oil
▢1 pound ground beef
▢½ medium onion diced
▢2 cloves garlic minced
▢1 ½ teaspoons Italian seasoning
▢1 teaspoon paprika
▢½ teaspoon mustard powder
▢2 tablespoon all-purpose flour
▢2 cups beef stock
▢1 15-ounce jar tomato sauce
▢¾ cup heavy cream
▢Salt and pepper to taste
▢6 ounces shredded extra-sharp cheddar cheese about 1 ½ cups
INSTRUCTIONS
In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook pasta according to package instructions. Drain well
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add ground beef and cook until brown, about 3-5 minutes, crumbling the ground beef. Drain excess fat and set aside
Add onion to the skillet, cook stirring frequently until translucent, about 2-3 minutes.
Stir in garlic, Italian seasoning, paprika and mustard powder, cook about 1 minute
Whisk in flour until lightly browned, about 1 minute
Gradually whisk in beef stock and tomato sauce. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer, stirring occasionally until reduced and slightly thickened, about 6-8 minutes.
Stir in pasta, beef and heavy cream and heat through. Season with salt and pepper.
Stir in cheese until melted.
SUBSTITUTIONS AND ADDITIONS
More Meat Options: Feel free to make a lighter version of this dish by using ground turkey, ground chicken, or ground pork in place of ground beef.
Pick Your Pasta: I used medium pasta shells in this recipe because it’s the perfect shape for housing the beefy mixture, but penne, elbow macaroni, rotini, farfalle, and fusilli will work as well.
Choose Your Cheese: I love using extra sharp cheddar cheese in this pasta dish, but you can use another cheese, like mozzarella, Mexican cheese blend, Colby Jack, Monterey Jack, or any other cheese that melts well.
Vegetarian Version: For a vegetarian pasta recipe, add in vegetarian crumbles or simply omit the meat altogether! The sauce is delicious without the meat and you can use a vegetarian stock to replace the beef stock.
Add Veggies For Vitamins: Make this a complete meal by adding in some vegetables for a boost of vitamins. I love broccoli, asparagus, and peppers, but any of your favorites will work perfectly.
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SERVES — 6
PREP TIME
0 MINS
COOK TIME
30 MINS
TOTAL TIME
30 MINS
INGREDIENTS
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▢8 ounces medium pasta shells
▢1 tablespoon olive oil
▢1 pound ground beef
▢½ medium onion diced
▢2 cloves garlic minced
▢1 ½ teaspoons Italian seasoning
▢1 teaspoon paprika
▢½ teaspoon mustard powder
▢2 tablespoon all-purpose flour
▢2 cups beef stock
▢1 15-ounce jar tomato sauce
▢¾ cup heavy cream
▢Salt and pepper to taste
▢6 ounces shredded extra-sharp cheddar cheese about 1 ½ cups
INSTRUCTIONS
In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook pasta according to package instructions. Drain well
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add ground beef and cook until brown, about 3-5 minutes, crumbling the ground beef. Drain excess fat and set aside
Add onion to the skillet, cook stirring frequently until translucent, about 2-3 minutes.
Stir in garlic, Italian seasoning, paprika and mustard powder, cook about 1 minute
Whisk in flour until lightly browned, about 1 minute
Gradually whisk in beef stock and tomato sauce. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer, stirring occasionally until reduced and slightly thickened, about 6-8 minutes.
Stir in pasta, beef and heavy cream and heat through. Season with salt and pepper.
Stir in cheese until melted.
SUBSTITUTIONS AND ADDITIONS
More Meat Options: Feel free to make a lighter version of this dish by using ground turkey, ground chicken, or ground pork in place of ground beef.
Pick Your Pasta: I used medium pasta shells in this recipe because it’s the perfect shape for housing the beefy mixture, but penne, elbow macaroni, rotini, farfalle, and fusilli will work as well.
Choose Your Cheese: I love using extra sharp cheddar cheese in this pasta dish, but you can use another cheese, like mozzarella, Mexican cheese blend, Colby Jack, Monterey Jack, or any other cheese that melts well.
Vegetarian Version: For a vegetarian pasta recipe, add in vegetarian crumbles or simply omit the meat altogether! The sauce is delicious without the meat and you can use a vegetarian stock to replace the beef stock.
Add Veggies For Vitamins: Make this a complete meal by adding in some vegetables for a boost of vitamins. I love broccoli, asparagus, and peppers, but any of your favorites will work perfectly.
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