Creamy Beef Pasta
Directions
- 1Add olive oil to a Dutch oven over medium heat.
- 2Add diced yellow onion, red pepper flakes, Italian seasoning, and a big pinch of salt. Cook until tender for 6-8 minutes.
- 3Add minced garlic and cook for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
- 4Add ground beef, a big pinch of salt, a big pinch of pepper, and paprika. Break up the beef and brown it.
- 5Make room in the middle of the pan and add a big squeeze of tomato paste, cooking it for a few minutes.
- 6Bring all the ingredients together by mixing them.
- 7Add beef broth and heavy cream, then bring to a low boil.
- 8Add pasta shells, lower the heat to a simmer, and cook until tender for 15-20 minutes (16 minutes seems perfect).
- 9Add sharp cheddar cheese and mix it in.
- 10Taste the pasta and season with more salt and pepper as needed.
- 11Plate the creamy beef pasta and garnish with chives.
Ingredients
- 1.25 lbs Ground Beef
- 1 Yellow Onion
- 6 cloves Garlic
- 3 C Beef Broth
- 1 C Heavy Cream
- 1 t Italian Seasoning
- 1 t Red Pepper Flakes
- 1 t Paprika
- Salt
- Pepper
- 2 T Tomato Paste
- 1 lb Pasta Shells
- 5 oz Sharp Cheddar Cheese
- Chives
- Olive Oil
Equipment
Dutch Ovenspoonmeat masherserving plate
Tips
- Cook the tomato paste for a few minutes before mixing it with the rest of the ingredients.
- Cook pasta shells for 16 minutes to achieve a perfect tenderness.
- Add butter at the end for extra richness, if desired.
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