# Creamy Beef Pasta

This is a quick and easy comfort food recipe for creamy beef pasta, also known as a much better version of Hamburger Helper.

- Total time: 20 min
- Cuisine: Italian
- Category: Soup
- Language: en

## Ingredients

- 1.25 lbs Ground Beef
- 1 Yellow Onion
- 6 cloves Garlic
- 3 cups Beef Broth
- 1 cup Heavy Cream
- 1 teaspoon Italian Seasoning
- 1 teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes
- 1 teaspoon Paprika
- Salt
- Pepper
- 2 tablespoons Tomato Paste
- 1 lb Pasta Shells
- 5 oz Sharp Cheddar Cheese
- Chives
- Olive Oil

## Instructions

1. Heat a Dutch oven over medium heat and add some olive oil.
2. Add one yellow onion, a teaspoon of red pepper flakes, a teaspoon of Italian seasoning, and a big pinch of salt. Cook for 6-8 minutes until tender.
3. Add six cloves of minced garlic and cook for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
4. Add one and a quarter pounds of ground beef, a big pinch of salt, a big pinch of pepper, and a teaspoon of paprika. Break up the beef and brown it.
5. Make a space in the center and add a big squeeze of tomato paste, cooking it for a few minutes.
6. Bring all the ingredients together.
7. Add three cups of beef broth and one cup of heavy cream, then bring to a low boil.
8. Add one pound of pasta shells, lower the heat to a simmer, and cook until they are tender, which should be about 15-20 minutes.
9. Add five ounces of sharp cheddar cheese.
10. Taste the pasta and season with a big pinch of salt and a little bit of pepper if needed.
11. Plate it up and garnish with some chives.

## Equipment

- Dutch oven
- Spoon
- Meat masher
- Plate

## Tips

- This would be a good time to toss in some butter.

## Source

- Original video: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DK4n9G3xFBE/?igsh=MWVlYTk1NWN5Z2luaQ==
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/07979389-b6ca-443d-9fd0-f7642fedc56b
- Extracted: 2025-12-06

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