Creamy Beef Shells (Print)
Shell pasta coated in a cheesy, rich sauce with seasoned beef. Perfect for a cozy family meal in just 30 minutes.
# Ingredients:
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1 pound of ground beef.
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8 ounces of medium pasta shells.
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1 small sweet onion, diced really finely.
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1 tablespoon of olive oil.
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5 cloves of garlic, chopped up small.
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A teaspoon of dried parsley.
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1 teaspoon of Italian seasoning.
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1/2 teaspoon each of paprika (smoked) and oregano.
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2 tablespoons of regular flour.
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1 cup of beef broth or stock.
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15 ounces of marinara sauce.
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3/4 cup of rich heavy cream.
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1/4 cup of sour cream.
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1 1/2 cups of cheddar cheese, freshly shredded.
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Add kosher salt and black pepper to your taste.
# Steps:
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In a big skillet, warm up the oil and brown the beef, breaking it apart as it cooks (around 3-5 minutes). Drain the grease when you're done.
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Cook the pasta in salty water following the package’s guide. Once it's done, drain the water and set the pasta aside.
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Using the same pan, toss in the onion and let it cook for 2 minutes. Stir in garlic and let it go another minute until it smells amazing.
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Add the flour and stir it around for a minute. Slowly pour in the broth and marinara, followed by the seasonings. Stir it well.
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Bring the sauce to a bubble, then lower the heat. Let it cook on low for 6-8 minutes, stirring here and there until it thickens up.
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Put the pasta and beef back in the pan. Stir in the heavy cream, sour cream, and cheese. Mix until everything's melted and heated through.
# Notes:
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Sauce thickens more as it cools off.
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Fresh cheese melts better than the pre-shredded kind.
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If the sauce is too thick, just mix in some pasta water.