Prep time: 10 mins | Cook time: 20 mins | Total time: 30 mins | Serves: 6
If you are looking for a quick dinner meal, this hearty pasta dish is perfect! Easy and delicious, the kids will surely enjoy this rich, flavorful, and cheesy Creamy Beef And Shells.
Ingredients
8 oz medium pasta shells
1 tbsp olive oil
1 lb ground beef
1 small sweet onion (diced)
5 cloves garlic (minced)
1 tsp Italian seasoning
1 tsp dried parsley
1/2 tsp dried oregano
1/2 tsp smoked paprika
2 tbsp all-purpose flour
1 c beef stock
1 (15 ounces can) marinara sauce
3/4 c heavy cream
1/4 c sour cream
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 1/2 c cheddar cheese (freshly grated)
How to make Creamy Beef And Shells
Step 1: In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook the pasta following the package directions. Drain well.
Step 2: In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Once the oil is hot, add the ground beef. Cook for about 3 to 5 minutes, breaking into pieces using a wooden spoon or until brown. Drain any excess grease and set aside.
Step 3: Add the diced onion to the same skillet and saute for about 2 minutes. Add in the garlic and cook for a minute more until aromatic.
Step 4: Add the four and whisk for a minute until a bit browned.
Step 5: Slowly pour in the beef stock, stirring to incorporate, then the marinara sauce, Italian seasoning, dried parsley, oregano, and paprika. Stir well.
Step 6: Bring the mixture to a boil. Decrease the heat and simmer for about 6 to 8 minutes, stirring often, until the liquid has reduced and slightly thickened.
Step 7: Whisk in the heavy cream and cook for another minute or two or until heated through. Adjust the taste according to taste.
Step 8: Then, stir in the sour cream followed by the cheddar cheese. Cook for another 1 to 2 minutes until the cheese has melted.
Step 9: Once done, garnish with parsley and serve quickly.
Nutrition Facts:
Calories: 480 | Carbohydrates: 39 | Protein: 28 | Fat: 23 | Saturated Fat: 9 | Cholesterol: 66 | Sodium: 370 | Potassium: 553 | Fiber: 2 | Sugar: 6 | Vitamin A: 221 | Vitamin C: 3 | Calcium: 215 | Iron: 3
Ingredients
- 8 oz medium pasta shells
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 small sweet onion (diced)
- 5 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1 tsp dried parsley
- 1/2 tsp dried oregano
- 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
- 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 1 c beef stock
- 1 (15 ounces can) marinara sauce
- 3/4 c heavy cream
- 1/4 c sour cream
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 1 1/2 c cheddar cheese (freshly grated)
Instructions
Step 1: In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook the pasta following the package directions. Drain well.
Step 2: In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Once the oil is hot, add the ground beef. Cook for about 3 to 5 minutes, breaking into pieces using a wooden spoon or until brown. Drain any excess grease and set aside.
Step 3: Add the diced onion to the same skillet and saute for about 2 minutes. Add in the garlic and cook for a minute more until aromatic.
Step 4: Add the four and whisk for a minute until a bit browned.
Step 5: Slowly pour in the beef stock, stirring to incorporate, then the marinara sauce, Italian seasoning, dried parsley, oregano, and paprika. Stir well.
Step 6: Bring the mixture to a boil. Decrease the heat and simmer for about 6 to 8 minutes, stirring often, until the liquid has reduced and slightly thickened.
Step 7: Whisk in the heavy cream and cook for another minute or two or until heated through. Adjust the taste according to taste.
Step 8: Then, stir in the sour cream followed by the cheddar cheese. Cook for another 1 to 2 minutes until the cheese has melted.
Step 9: Once done, garnish with parsley and serve quickly.
