Creamy Beef and Shells

Creamy Beef and Shells

from sweetandsavorymeals.com
30 min
6 servings

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)

Directions

  1. 1

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

  2. 2

    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.

  3. 3

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

  4. 4

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

  5. 5

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

  6. 6

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

  7. 7

    Stir in cooked pasta, add back beef.

  8. 8

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

  9. 9

    Stir in sour cream.

  10. 10

    Stir in cheddar cheese until melted, about 1-2 minutes.

  11. 11

    Serve immediately, garnish with parsley if desired.