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Creamy Beef and Shells
This rich and creamy dish is perfect for a cozy night in. Easy to make and full of flavor, it’s sure to become a family favorite!
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Prep Time
30
minutes
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Cook Time
20
minutes
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Total Time
50
minutes
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Course
Main Course
Cuisine
American
Servings
6
Ingredients
8
ounces
medium pasta shells
1
pound
ground beef
1
small sweet onion
diced
5
cloves
garlic
minced
1
teaspoon
Italian seasoning
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
to taste
1
tablespoon
olive oil
1
teaspoon
dried parsley
1/2
teaspoon
smoked paprika
2
tablespoons
all-purpose flour
1
cup
beef stock
1
(15oz) can marinara sauce
3/4
cup
heavy cream
1/4
cup
sour cream
1 1/2
cups
freshly grated cheddar cheese
1/2
teaspoon
dried oregano
Instructions
Cook the pasta according to package instructions in a large pot of boiling salted water. Once cooked, drain and set aside.
In a big skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef and cook until nicely browned, about 3-5 minutes. Drain excess fat.
Add diced onion to the skillet and sauté for about 2 minutes. Add minced garlic and cook for another minute.
Whisk in the flour and cook until lightly browned, about 1 minute. Gradually add beef stock, stirring to combine.
Stir in marinara sauce, Italian seasoning, dried parsley, oregano, and smoked paprika. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 6-8 minutes.
Add cooked pasta and beef to the skillet. Mix well. Stir in heavy cream and heat through for 1-2 minutes. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper.
Mix in sour cream until smooth. Fold in freshly grated cheddar cheese until melted, about 1-2 minutes. Serve hot with optional parsley garnish.
Keyword
Beef, Pasta, shells