Creamy Beef Pasta

20 mins
Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Add olive oil to a Dutch oven over medium heat.
  2. 2Add olive oil to a Dutch oven over medium heat.
  3. 3Add olive oil to a Dutch oven over medium heat.
  4. 4Add diced yellow onion, red pepper flakes, Italian seasoning, and a big pinch of salt. Cook until tender for 6-8 minutes.
  5. 5Add diced yellow onion, red pepper flakes, Italian seasoning, and a big pinch of salt. Cook until tender for 6-8 minutes.
  6. 6Add diced yellow onion, red pepper flakes, Italian seasoning, and a big pinch of salt. Cook until tender for 6-8 minutes.
  7. 7Add minced garlic and cook for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
  8. 8Add minced garlic and cook for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
  9. 9Add minced garlic and cook for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
  10. 10Add ground beef, a big pinch of salt, a big pinch of pepper, and paprika. Break up the beef and brown it.
  11. 11Add ground beef, a big pinch of salt, a big pinch of pepper, and paprika. Break up the beef and brown it.
  12. 12Add ground beef, a big pinch of salt, a big pinch of pepper, and paprika. Break up the beef and brown it.
  13. 13Make room in the middle of the pan and add a big squeeze of tomato paste, cooking it for a few minutes.
  14. 14Make room in the middle of the pan and add a big squeeze of tomato paste, cooking it for a few minutes.
  15. 15Make room in the middle of the pan and add a big squeeze of tomato paste, cooking it for a few minutes.
  16. 16Bring all the ingredients together by mixing them.
  17. 17Bring all the ingredients together by mixing them.
  18. 18Bring all the ingredients together by mixing them.
  19. 19Add beef broth and heavy cream, then bring to a low boil.
  20. 20Add beef broth and heavy cream, then bring to a low boil.
  21. 21Add beef broth and heavy cream, then bring to a low boil.
  22. 22Add pasta shells, lower the heat to a simmer, and cook until tender for 15-20 minutes (16 minutes seems perfect).
  23. 23Add pasta shells, lower the heat to a simmer, and cook until tender for 15-20 minutes (16 minutes seems perfect).
  24. 24Add pasta shells, lower the heat to a simmer, and cook until tender for 15-20 minutes (16 minutes seems perfect).
  25. 25Add sharp cheddar cheese and mix it in.
  26. 26Add sharp cheddar cheese and mix it in.
  27. 27Add sharp cheddar cheese and mix it in.
  28. 28Taste the pasta and season with more salt and pepper as needed.
  29. 29Taste the pasta and season with more salt and pepper as needed.
  30. 30Taste the pasta and season with more salt and pepper as needed.
  31. 31Plate the creamy beef pasta and garnish with chives.
  32. 32Plate the creamy beef pasta and garnish with chives.
  33. 33Plate the creamy beef pasta and garnish with chives.

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 C Beef Broth
  • 3 C Beef Broth
  • 3 C Beef Broth
  • 1 C Heavy Cream
  • 1 C Heavy Cream
  • 1 C Heavy Cream
  • 1 t Italian Seasoning
  • 1 t Italian Seasoning
  • 1 t Italian Seasoning
  • 1 t Red Pepper Flakes
  • 1 t Red Pepper Flakes
  • 1 t Red Pepper Flakes
  • 1 t Paprika
  • 1 t Paprika
  • 1 t Paprika
  • Salt
  • Salt
  • Salt
  • Pepper
  • Pepper
  • Pepper
  • 2 T Tomato Paste
  • 2 T Tomato Paste
  • 2 T 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
  • Chives
  • Chives
  • Chives
  • Olive Oil
  • Olive Oil
  • 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.