Creamy Beef and Shells
Creamy Beef and Shells is this kind of tasty dinner! It is meaty, by no means dry, and the flavors are outstanding!
The mixture of marinara sauce and dairy makes it so yummy. And you get all types of savory flavors coming from the aromatics and the one of a kind herbs and seasonings.
You have protein and carbs in a single dish and that makes this hearty and filling. Serve it with a facet of vegetables, and you get your self a complete lunch or dinner!
Kids also love it! It is simple to consume and every bite gives you tacky and beefy goodness.
yield: 6 servings
Creamy Beef and Shells
prep time: 10 MINScook time: 20 MINStotal time: 30 mins
Creamy Beef and Shells is a hearty pasta dish that is best for a fast dinner for the entire family! It is rich, flavorful, and tacky or even youngsters will like it!
INGREDIENTS:
- 8 ounces medium pasta shells
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small sweet onion (diced)
- 5 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 cup beef stock
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 (15oz can) marinara sauce
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 3/4 cup heavy cream
- 1 1/2 cups cheddar cheese (freshly grated)
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper (to taste)
INSTRUCTIONS:
- Cook pasta according to package instructions in a large pot of boiling salted water and drain well.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium high heat. Add ground beef and cook until browned, about 3-5 minutes, breaking it with a wooden spoon. Drain excess fat and set aside.
- To the same skillet, add diced onion, and cook for 2minutes, stirring frequently. Add garlic, and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Whisk in flour until lightly browned, for about 1 minute.
- Gradually whisk in beef stock and stir to combine. Add marinara sauce and stir in Italian seasoning, dried parsley, oregano, and paprika.
- Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer, stirring occasionally, until reduced and slightly thickened, about 6-8 minutes.
- Stir in cooked pasta, add back beef.
- Stir in heavy cream until heated through, about 1-2 minutes. Taste and adjust for salt and pepper.
- Stir in sour cream.
- Stir in cheddar cheese until melted, about 1-2 minutes.
- Serve immediately, garnish with parsley if desired.
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