Creamy Beef Pasta

20 mins
Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. 4Add six cloves of minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
  5. 5Add six cloves of minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
  6. 6Add six cloves of minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
  7. 7Add 1.25 lbs of ground beef, a big pinch of salt, pepper, and one teaspoon of paprika. Break it up and brown it.
  8. 8Add 1.25 lbs of ground beef, a big pinch of salt, pepper, and one teaspoon of paprika. Break it up and brown it.
  9. 9Add 1.25 lbs of ground beef, a big pinch of salt, pepper, and one teaspoon of paprika. Break it up and brown it.
  10. 10Add two to three tablespoons of tomato paste and cook for a few minutes.
  11. 11Add two to three tablespoons of tomato paste and cook for a few minutes.
  12. 12Add two to three tablespoons of tomato paste and cook for a few minutes.
  13. 13Add three cups of beef broth and one cup of heavy cream. Bring to a low boil.
  14. 14Add three cups of beef broth and one cup of heavy cream. Bring to a low boil.
  15. 15Add three cups of beef broth and one cup of heavy cream. Bring to a low boil.
  16. 16Add one pound of pasta shells, lower heat to a simmer, and cook until tender (15-20 minutes).
  17. 17Add one pound of pasta shells, lower heat to a simmer, and cook until tender (15-20 minutes).
  18. 18Add one pound of pasta shells, lower heat to a simmer, and cook until tender (15-20 minutes).
  19. 19Add five ounces of shredded sharp cheddar cheese.
  20. 20Add five ounces of shredded sharp cheddar cheese.
  21. 21Add five ounces of shredded sharp cheddar cheese.
  22. 22Taste and season with salt and pepper as needed.
  23. 23Taste and season with salt and pepper as needed.
  24. 24Taste and season with salt and pepper as needed.
  25. 25Garnish with chives and serve.
  26. 26Garnish with chives and serve.
  27. 27Garnish with chives and serve.

Ingredients

  • 1.25 lbs Ground beef
  • 1.25 lbs Ground beef
  • 1.25 lbs Ground beef
  • 1 Yellow onion
  • 1 Yellow onion
  • 1 Yellow onion
  • 6 cloves Garlic
  • 6 cloves Garlic
  • 6 cloves Garlic
  • 3 cups Beef broth
  • 3 cups Beef broth
  • 3 cups Beef broth
  • 1 cup Heavy cream
  • 1 cup Heavy cream
  • 1 cup Heavy cream
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon Red pepper flakes
  • 1 teaspoon Red pepper flakes
  • 1 teaspoon Red pepper flakes
  • 1 teaspoon Paprika
  • 1 teaspoon Paprika
  • 1 teaspoon Paprika
  • 2 big pinches Salt
  • 2 big pinches Salt
  • 2 big pinches Salt
  • 2 big pinches Pepper
  • 2 big pinches Pepper
  • 2 big pinches Pepper
  • 2 tablespoons Tomato paste
  • 2 tablespoons Tomato paste
  • 2 tablespoons Tomato paste
  • 1 lb Pasta shells
  • 1 lb Pasta shells
  • 1 lb Pasta shells
  • 5 oz Sharp cheddar cheese
  • 5 oz Sharp cheddar cheese
  • 5 oz Sharp cheddar cheese
  • 0 Chives
  • 0 Chives
  • 0 Chives

Equipment

Dutch oven