Name: Creamy Beef and Shells – The Ultimate Cheesy One-Pan Comfort Meal
Ingredients: 8 ounces medium pasta shells; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 pound ground beef; ½ medium sweet onion, diced; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1½ teaspoons Italian seasoning; 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 2 cups beef stock; 1 (15-ounce) can tomato sauce; ¾ cup heavy cream; Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste; 1½ cups shredded extra-sharp cheddar cheese (about 6 ounces)

Ingredients

Scale

For the Pasta and Beef:

8 ounces medium pasta shells
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 pound ground beef
½ medium sweet onion, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1½ teaspoons Italian seasoning

For the Sauce:

2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 cups beef stock
1 (15-ounce) can tomato sauce
¾ cup heavy cream
Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
1½ cups shredded extra-sharp cheddar cheese (about 6 ounces)

Instructions

Cook the Pasta
- Boil a large pot of salted water.
- Add pasta shells and cook until al dente.
- Drain and set aside.
Cook the Beef
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add ground beef and cook until browned (3-5 minutes).
- Drain excess fat.
Add Aromatics and Seasonings
- Stir in diced onion and cook until translucent (about 2 minutes).
- Add minced garlic and Italian seasoning; cook for 1 minute.
Make the Sauce
- Sprinkle flour over the beef mixture; stir well.
- Cook for 1 minute.
- Gradually whisk in beef stock and tomato sauce.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 6-8 minutes.
Combine Everything
- Stir in cooked pasta shells and heavy cream.
- Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
- Add shredded cheddar cheese and stir until melted.
Serve and Enjoy!
- Garnish with fresh parsley if desired.
- Serve immediately and enjoy!