Creamy Beef Pasta

25 mins
Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Add olive oil to a dutch oven on medium heat.
  2. 2Add one diced yellow onion, a teaspoon of red pepper flakes, a teaspoon of Italian seasoning, and a pinch of salt to the dutch oven.
  3. 3Cook 6-8 minutes until the onion is tender.
  4. 4Add six cloves of minced garlic and cook until fragrant, less than a minute.
  5. 5Add 1.25 lbs of ground beef, a pinch of salt, pepper, and a teaspoon of paprika.
  6. 6Brown the beef, make room for tomato paste in the middle, and cook for a few minutes.
  7. 7Bring it all together.
  8. 8Add three cups of beef broth and one cup of heavy cream, and bring to a light boil.
  9. 9Add 1 lb of pasta shells, lower to simmer, and cook until the pasta is tender (15-20 minutes).
  10. 10Add 5 oz of sharp cheddar cheese.
  11. 11Taste and season with salt and pepper as needed.
  12. 12Garnish 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
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper
  • 2 T Tomato Paste
  • 1 lb Pasta Shells
  • 5 oz Sharp Cheddar Cheese
  • to garnish Chives
  • Olive Oil

Equipment

Dutch oven

Tips

  • Season to taste.
  • Toss in some butter.