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Creamy Beef and Shells

Ashley
Creamy Beef and Shells is the ultimate creamy pasta recipe!  It is incredibly rich, filling, and screams comfort food!
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings 4

Ingredients
  

  • 8 ounces medium pasta
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1/2 medium onion, diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1.5 tsp Italian seasoning
  • 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups beef stock
  • 1 (15-ounce) can tomato sauce
  • 3/4 cup heavy cream
  • salt and black pepper, to taste
  • 1.5 cups sharp cheddar cheese, shredded

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 browned, about 3-5 minutes, making sure to crumble the beef as it cooks; drain excess fat. Set aside.
  • Add onion to the skillet, and cook, stirring frequently, until translucent, about 2-3 minutes.
  • Stir in garlic and Italian seasoning until fragrant, 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 until heated through, about 1-2 minutes; season with salt and pepper, to taste.
  • Stir in cheese until melted, about 2 minutes. Serve immediately.
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