Creamy Pasta

Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Add olive oil to a Dutch oven over medium heat.
  2. 2Add diced yellow onion, red pepper flakes, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
  3. 3Cook until onions are tender.
  4. 4Add minced garlic and cook until fragrant.
  5. 5Add ground beef, salt, pepper, and paprika.
  6. 6Brown the ground beef.
  7. 7Make room for tomato paste in the middle and cook it for a few minutes.
  8. 8Bring it all together
  9. 9Add beef broth and heavy cream, then bring to a light boil.
  10. 10Add pasta shells, lower to simmer, and cook until tender.
  11. 11Add cheddar cheese.
  12. 12Taste and season as needed.
  13. 13Plate and garnish with chives.

Ingredients

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

Equipment

Dutch oven

Tips

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