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Creamy Beef and Shells

 

Creamy Beef and Shells

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)

 

Methods:

 

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 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. 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.

 

Next, stir in heavy cream until heated through, about 1-2 minutes. Taste and adjust for salt and pepper.

 

After that, stir in the sour cream.

Next, fold in the cheddar cheese until melted, about 1-2 minutes.

 

Serve immediately, garnished with parsley if desired.

 

Enjoy !