Creamy Pasta

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, salt, and pepper.
  5. 5Add diced yellow onion, red pepper flakes, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
  6. 6Add diced yellow onion, red pepper flakes, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
  7. 7Cook until onions are tender.
  8. 8Cook until onions are tender.
  9. 9Cook until onions are tender.
  10. 10Add minced garlic and cook until fragrant.
  11. 11Add minced garlic and cook until fragrant.
  12. 12Add minced garlic and cook until fragrant.
  13. 13Add ground beef, salt, pepper, and paprika.
  14. 14Add ground beef, salt, pepper, and paprika.
  15. 15Add ground beef, salt, pepper, and paprika.
  16. 16Brown the ground beef.
  17. 17Brown the ground beef.
  18. 18Brown the ground beef.
  19. 19Make room for tomato paste in the middle and cook it for a few minutes.
  20. 20Make room for tomato paste in the middle and cook it for a few minutes.
  21. 21Make room for tomato paste in the middle and cook it for a few minutes.
  22. 22Bring it all together
  23. 23Bring it all together
  24. 24Bring it all together
  25. 25Add beef broth and heavy cream, then bring to a light boil.
  26. 26Add beef broth and heavy cream, then bring to a light boil.
  27. 27Add beef broth and heavy cream, then bring to a light boil.
  28. 28Add pasta shells, lower to simmer, and cook until tender.
  29. 29Add pasta shells, lower to simmer, and cook until tender.
  30. 30Add pasta shells, lower to simmer, and cook until tender.
  31. 31Add cheddar cheese.
  32. 32Add cheddar cheese.
  33. 33Add cheddar cheese.
  34. 34Taste and season as needed.
  35. 35Taste and season as needed.
  36. 36Taste and season as needed.
  37. 37Plate and garnish with chives.
  38. 38Plate and garnish with chives.
  39. 39Plate and garnish with chives.

Ingredients

  • olive oil
  • olive oil
  • olive oil
  • 1 yellow onion, diced
  • 1 yellow onion, diced
  • 1 yellow onion, diced
  • 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • pinch salt
  • pinch salt
  • pinch salt
  • 6 cloves garlic, minced
  • 6 cloves garlic, minced
  • 6 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1.25 lbs ground beef
  • 1.25 lbs ground beef
  • 1.25 lbs ground beef
  • pinch salt
  • pinch salt
  • pinch salt
  • pinch pepper
  • pinch pepper
  • pinch pepper
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • tomato paste
  • tomato paste
  • tomato paste
  • 3 cups beef broth
  • 3 cups beef broth
  • 3 cups beef broth
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 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
  • pinch salt
  • pinch salt
  • pinch salt
  • pinch pepper
  • pinch pepper
  • pinch pepper
  • chives
  • chives
  • chives

Equipment

Dutch oven

Tips

  • Season to taste.
  • Add butter if desired.
  • Garnish with chives.