Description
This Creamy Beef and Shells recipe is the epitome of comfort food, blending the rich flavors of ground beef, creamy sauce, and tender pasta shells into one irresistible dish. It’s the perfect answer to the question of what to cook when you’re in need of something both satisfying and straightforward, proving that gourmet taste doesn’t require hours in the kitchen. This dish marries the rustic charm of home cooking with the depth of flavor that every food lover craves.
Ingredients
8 ounces medium pasta shells
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 pound ground beef
1 small sweet onion, diced
5 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1 teaspoon dried parsley
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
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
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
1 1/2 cups cheddar cheese, freshly grated
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 2 minutes, 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, and add back beef.
Stir in heavy cream until heated through, about 1-2 minutes. Taste and adjust for salt and pepper.
Stir in the sour cream.
Fold in the cheddar cheese until melted, about 1-2 minutes.
Serve immediately, garnished with parsley if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
Nutrition
- Calories: 580