Author: Sweetandsavorymeals/Photo credit to sweetandsavorymeals.com
Creamy Beef and Shells is a hearty pasta dish that is perfect for a quick dinner for the whole family! It is rich, flavorful, and cheesy and even kids will love it!
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
½ teaspoon dried oregano
½ teaspoon smoked paprika
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 cup beef stock
1 (15oz can) marinara sauce
¾ cup heavy cream
¼ cup sour cream
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper (to taste)
1½ 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 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.
Recipe by The Best Video Recipes for All at https://recipes-for-all.com/creamy-beef-and-shells/