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One-Pot Creamy Beef and Shells
Prep Time
10
minutes
mins
Cook Time
15
minutes
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Total Time
25
minutes
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Course:
Main Course
Servings:
4
to 5 servings
Ingredients
1
Tbsp.
olive oil
1
lb.
ground beef
1
small yellow onion
diced
2
cloves garlic
minced
1
tsp.
Italian seasoning
3
cups
beef broth
1
(15 oz.) can
tomato sauce
8 oz.
(2-1/2cups)
small pasta shells
1/2
cup
heavy cream
Kosher salt + cracked black pepper
to taste
2
cups
shredded white cheddar cheese
Instructions
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add ground beef and cook about 3 minutes, crumbling as it cooks.
Add onion and cook, stirring frequently until soft, about 3 minutes. Stir in garlic and Italian seasoning. Cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.
Whisk in beef broth and tomato sauce. Bring to a boil.
Stir in pasta. Cover and reduce heat to medium-low. Stir occasionally until pasta is tender and sauce has thickened slightly, 10-12 minutes.
Remove from heat. Stir in heavy cream. Season with salt and pepper, to taste.
Stir in cheddar cheese until melted, about 2 minutes.
Sprinkle with freshly chopped parsley, if desired.
Serve hot and enjoy!