High-Protein Creamy Beef and Shells

12m
Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Cook Banza pasta according to package directions.
  2. 2Sauté diced onion with olive oil, salt, pepper, Italian seasoning, Calabrian chilies, and smoked paprika until softened.
  3. 3Add ground beef and let it sit for a few minutes to develop a crust, then flip and break it up with a wooden spoon.
  4. 4Add tomato paste and let it caramelize before stirring in minced garlic.
  5. 5Pour in blended cottage cheese and add beef broth to thin out the sauce.
  6. 6Add cooked Banza shells and freshly shredded cheddar cheese.
  7. 7Taste for seasonings and garnish with fresh chives.

Ingredients

  • 1 lb shells pasta
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 yellow onion
  • 0 salt
  • 0 pepper
  • 2 tsp Italian seasoning
  • 1 tsp Calabrian chilies
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 lb grass-fed ground beef
  • 2 tbsp tomato paste
  • 6 cloves garlic
  • 1.5 cups cottage cheese
  • 3 tbsp milk
  • 1 cup beef broth
  • 4 oz shredded cheddar cheese
  • 0 fresh chives

Equipment

potcolanderfrying panwooden spoon