Creamy Beef and Shells
Creamy Beef and Shells
Prepare time: 10 min
Cook: 20 min
Ready in: 30 min

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
  • 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

1Cook pasta according to package instructions in a large pot of boiling salted water and drain well.

 

2Heat 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.

3To the same skillet, add diced onion, and cook for 2minutes, stirring frequently. Add garlic, and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.

 

4Whisk in flour until lightly browned, for about 1 minute.

 

5Gradually whisk in beef stock and stir to combine. Add marinara sauce and stir in Italian seasoning, dried parsley, oregano, and paprika.

 

6Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer, stirring occasionally, until reduced and slightly thickened, about 6-8 minutes.

 

7Stir in cooked pasta, and add back beef.

 

 

8Next, stir in heavy cream until heated through, about 1-2 minutes. Taste and adjust for salt and pepper.

 

9After that, stir in the sour cream.

 

10Next, fold in the cheddar cheese until melted, about 1-2 minutes.

 

11Serve immediately, garnished with parsley if desired.