Creamy Beef Pasta

20 mins
Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Place a Dutch oven on medium heat and add olive oil.
  2. 2Add one yellow onion, a teaspoon of red pepper flakes, a teaspoon of Italian seasoning, and a big pinch of salt.
  3. 3Cook the onions until soft.
  4. 4Add six cloves of garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
  5. 5Add a pound and a quarter of ground beef, a big pinch of salt, a big pinch of pepper, and a teaspoon of paprika.
  6. 6Break up the ground beef and brown it.
  7. 7Add a big squeeze of tomato paste and mix it in after a few minutes.
  8. 8Add three cups of beef broth and one cup of heavy cream.
  9. 9Bring the mixture to a low boil.
  10. 10Add one pound of shells pasta.
  11. 11Mix in the pasta shells, lower to a simmer, and cook until tender for 15 to 20 minutes.
  12. 12Add five ounces of sharp cheddar cheese.
  13. 13Taste the dish.
  14. 14Add a big pinch of salt and a little bit of pepper.
  15. 15Plate the dish and garnish with chives.

Ingredients

  • olive oil
  • 1 yellow onion
  • 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • pinch salt
  • 6 cloves garlic
  • 1.25 pounds ground beef
  • pinch pepper
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • squeeze tomato paste
  • 3 cups beef broth
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 pound shells pasta
  • 5 ounces sharp cheddar cheese
  • chives

Equipment

Dutch ovenspatulameat masherspoon

Tips

  • Cook onions until tender (6-8 minutes).
  • Cook garlic until fragrant (less than a minute).
  • Cook tomato paste for a few minutes before combining with meat.
  • A good time to toss in some butter is after adding cheddar cheese.