Pasta Shells with Ground Beef

Pasta Shells with Ground Beef is a hearty and savory dish that is filling and so easy. You need just a few ingredients and a short amount of time. The dish has Ground Beef, Pasta Shells, and tomatoes. It is a comforting dish perfect for busy nights. Filled with flavor this is not a recipe to ignore.

There are a few seasonings in this dish that make for unique flavor combinations.

When you serve up Pasta Shells with Ground Beef you are serving a dish that says “I love you!” The tender perfect pasta shells that hold in sauce and bits of beef ensure that you have great flavor in every forkful. The family is going to love this dish and be asking for more.

The pasta shells are lightly browned in a skillet before combining the ingredients together.

Ingredients

For 4 people:

8 ounces medium macaroni shells
1 Tablespoon olive oil
1 Pound ground beef
1/2 Medium onion, cut into cubes
2 Garlic cloves, minced
1/2 Tablespoon Italian season
2 Tablespoon flour
2 C Beef broth
1 Can tomato sauce (15 oz)
3/4 Can heavy cream
Salt & freshly ground black pepper
6 Ounces extra sharp shredded cheddar cheese, about 1 1/2 cups

Directions

Step 1:

In large saucepan of boiling salted water, cook pasta according to package directions; drain well.

Step 2:
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add ground beef and cook until browned, about 3-5 minutes, making sure to finely chop the beef as it cooks; Drain the excess fat. Put aside.

Step 3:
Add the onions to the pan and cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring frequently, until translucent. Stir in garlic and Italian seasoning until fragrant, about 1 minute.

Step 4:
Stir in the flour until it turns slightly brown, about 1 minute.

Step 5:
Gradually add the meat broth and tomato sauce. reached boiling point; Reduce heat and simmer, stirring occasionally, until mixture has reduced and thickened slightly, about 6-8 minutes.

Step 6:
Add pasta, beef, and heavy cream until heated through, about 1-2 minutes; Add salt and pepper to taste. Stir cheese until melted, about 2 minutes.

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