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One-Pan Creamy Beef and Shells
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One-Pan Creamy Beef and Shells

50 minServes 6Nutri-Score D€€
from @heresyourbite91 imports0 cooked
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what you need

Ingredients

6 people
  • olive oil (rosemary-infused if available)Pantry15 ml
  • yellow onion (diced)Produce1 piece
  • garlic (minced)Produce7 pieces
  • red pepper flakes (to taste)Spices5 g
  • Italian seasoningSpices5 g
  • salt (to taste)Spices5 g
  • black pepper (to taste)Spices3 g
  • smoked paprikaSpices5 g
  • ground beef (grass-fed)Meat450 g
  • tomato pastePantry45 g
  • beef brothPantry720 ml
  • heavy creamDairy240 ml
  • medium pasta shells (uncooked)Grains450 g
  • sharp cheddar cheese (freshly shredded)Dairy115 g
  • fresh chives (chopped, for garnish)Produce10 g

per serving

Nutrition

586kcal

Carbs
59 g
Proteins
22 g
Fat
29 g
Adapt tools

what you’ll use

Tools

  • Sauté pan
  • wooden spoon
  • Grater

step by step

Method

  1. Sauté the aromatics

    • Heat the olive oil in a large sauté pan over medium-low heat.
    • Add the onion, red pepper flakes, Italian seasoning and a pinch of salt, and sauté for a few minutes.
    • Add the garlic and cook for another 30 seconds.
    Step 1

  2. Brown the beef

    • Add the ground beef and season with salt, pepper and smoked paprika.
    • Break it up with a wooden spoon and cook until no longer pink.
    Step 2

  3. Cook off the tomato paste

    • Make a small well in the center of the pan and add the tomato paste.
    • Let it cook off for a couple of minutes before stirring everything together.
    Step 3

  4. Add broth and cream

    • Pour in the beef broth and heavy cream.
    • Season with a pinch of salt and pepper and bring to a low boil.
    Step 4

  5. Simmer the pasta

    • Reduce the heat to low and pour in the uncooked pasta shells, then stir.
    • Simmer uncovered until the pasta is tender, stirring occasionally.
    Step 5

  6. Add the cheese

    • Sprinkle in the shredded sharp cheddar and stir until melted.
    • Taste and adjust the seasonings.
    Step 6

  7. Serve

    • Top with extra cheese and garnish with fresh chives.
    Step 7
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