1In a Dutch oven over medium heat, add olive oil, one diced yellow onion, one teaspoon of red pepper flakes, one teaspoon of Italian seasoning, and a big pinch of salt.
2In a Dutch oven over medium heat, add olive oil, one diced yellow onion, one teaspoon of red pepper flakes, one teaspoon of Italian seasoning, and a big pinch of salt.
3In a Dutch oven over medium heat, add olive oil, one diced yellow onion, one teaspoon of red pepper flakes, one teaspoon of Italian seasoning, and a big pinch of salt.
4Add six cloves of minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
5Add six cloves of minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
6Add six cloves of minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
7Add 1.25 lbs of ground beef, a big pinch of salt, pepper, and one teaspoon of paprika. Break it up and brown it.
8Add 1.25 lbs of ground beef, a big pinch of salt, pepper, and one teaspoon of paprika. Break it up and brown it.
9Add 1.25 lbs of ground beef, a big pinch of salt, pepper, and one teaspoon of paprika. Break it up and brown it.
10Add two to three tablespoons of tomato paste and cook for a few minutes.
11Add two to three tablespoons of tomato paste and cook for a few minutes.
12Add two to three tablespoons of tomato paste and cook for a few minutes.
13Add three cups of beef broth and one cup of heavy cream. Bring to a low boil.
14Add three cups of beef broth and one cup of heavy cream. Bring to a low boil.
15Add three cups of beef broth and one cup of heavy cream. Bring to a low boil.
16Add one pound of pasta shells, lower heat to a simmer, and cook until tender (15-20 minutes).
17Add one pound of pasta shells, lower heat to a simmer, and cook until tender (15-20 minutes).
18Add one pound of pasta shells, lower heat to a simmer, and cook until tender (15-20 minutes).
19Add five ounces of shredded sharp cheddar cheese.
20Add five ounces of shredded sharp cheddar cheese.
21Add five ounces of shredded sharp cheddar cheese.
22Taste and season with salt and pepper as needed.
23Taste and season with salt and pepper as needed.
24Taste and season with salt and pepper as needed.