# Creamy Beef and Shells

Creamy beef and shells are made in one pan and are incredibly delicious and super easy to make.

- Servings: 6 servings
- Total time: 40 min
- Cuisine: Italian
- Category: Soup
- Language: en

## Ingredients

- 1 T olive oil
- 1 yellow onion
- 6 cloves garlic
- 1 t red pepper flakes
- 1 t Italian seasoning
- 1 pinch salt
- 1 pinch pepper
- 1 t smoked paprika
- 1 lb grass-fed ground beef
- 2 T tomato paste
- 3 cups beef broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 lb medium pasta shells
- 4 oz freshly shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1 fresh chives

## Instructions

1. In a large saute pan, heat olive oil over medium/low heat. Add onion, red pepper, Italian seasoning, and salt. Saute for a few minutes.
2. Add garlic and cook for another 30 seconds.
3. Add ground beef and season with salt, pepper, and paprika. Break up and cook until no longer pink.
4. Add tomato paste and cook for a couple of minutes before stirring.
5. Pour in beef broth and cream, season with salt and pepper. Bring to a low boil.
6. Reduce heat to low. Pour in uncooked pasta and stir. Simmer, uncovered, for 16-17 minutes.
7. Sprinkle in cheese, stir, and taste for seasonings.
8. Top with extra cheese and garnish with fresh chives.

## Equipment

- large saute pan

## Source

- Original video: https://www.tiktok.com/@heresyourbite/video/7393143273663040799
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/923d8f65-1f23-4731-b705-c526f1888de7
- Extracted: 2025-01-22

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