Description

This easy Creamy Beef and Shells combines a delicious creamy tomato sauce with seasoned ground beef and pasta for perfect a plate of comfort food. The herbs, garlic and cheddar cheese add more flavor and creaminess for an easy dinner recipe to make after a long day.

Ingredients

8 ounces (2 cups) medium pasta shells, cooked

1 pound ground beef (97% lean)

1/2 cup yellow onion, finely diced

4 garlic cloves, minced

2 tablespoons all-purpose flour

1 3/4 cups spaghetti sauce

1 cup beef broth

2 teaspoons parsley dried or fresh, divided

1 teaspoon Italian seasoning

1/2 teaspoon oregano

1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika

2 cups cheddar cheese, grated

1/4 cup heavy cream

1/4 cup sour cream

2 teaspoons fresh parsley, torn (optional

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Instructions

Cook the pasta according to the directions. Approximately 7-10 minutes or until al dente. Drain the pasta.
In a large pot add the ground beef, onion, and garlic over medium heat. Cook for 5-7 minutes or until the juices run clear. Remove any fat if there is any.
Add the all-purpose flour. Stir for 2 minutes to cook the flour out.
Add the spaghetti sauce, beef broth, 1 teaspoon parsley, Italian seasoning, oregano, and smoked paprika. Cook for 6-9 minutes or until the sauce is thicker.
Add the pasta to the pot. Stir until combined.
Add the cheddar cheese, heavy cream, and sour cream. Mix until combined.
Taste to see if you need to add salt. I don’t add salt as the spaghetti sauce and cheese provide enough salt for our liking.
Top with fresh parsley.

Notes

Storage and reheating instructions:

You can keep the pasta in the fridge in an airtight container for up to 5 days. You may need to add more broth when reheating the pasta.

We do not recommend freezing this recipe with heavy cream.

Reheat on a skillet on the stove over medium heat until heated through. Reheat a single serving in the microwave using a microwave-safe dish using 30 second intervals until heated through.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Category: Dinner
Method: Oven Baked
Cuisine: American