Delicious and So Easy Creamy Beef and Shells

Creamy Beef and Shells Recipe

This recipe is delicious and SO EASY to make!

Ingredients:

•  8 ounces medium pasta shells
•  1 tablespoon olive oil
•  1 pound ground beef
•  1/2 medium sweet onion, diced
•  2 cloves garlic, minced
•  1 1/2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
•  2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
•  2 cups beef stock
•  1 (15-ounce) can tomato sauce
•  3/4 cup heavy cream
•  Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
•  6 ounces shredded extra-sharp cheddar cheese, about 1 1/2 cups

Directions:

1.  In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook pasta according to package instructions; drain well.
2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium high heat. Add ground beef and cook until browned, about 3-5 minutes, making sure to crumble the beef as it cooks; drain excess fat. Set aside.
3.  Add onion, and cook, stirring frequently, until translucent, about 2-3 minutes. Stir in garlic and Italian seasoning until fragrant, about 1 minute.
4.  Whisk in flour until lightly browned, about 1 minute.
5. Gradually whisk in beef stock and tomato sauce. Bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer, stirring occasionally, until reduced and slightly thickened, about 6-8 minutes.
6. Stir in pasta, beef and heavy cream until heated through, about 1-2 minutes; season with salt and pepper, to taste. Stir in cheese until melted, about 2 minutes.
7. Serve immediately.