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Creamy Ground Beef and Shells with Tomato-Cream Sauce

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A comforting pasta dish featuring creamy ground beef and shell pasta in a rich tomato-cream sauce.

Ingredients

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  • 8 ounces shell pasta
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 ½ teaspoons salt
  • ½ teaspoon pepper
  • 3 teaspoons Italian seasoning
  • 15 ounces tomato sauce
  • 1 tablespoon tomato paste
  • 1 cup chicken stock
  • ¾ cup heavy cream
  • â…“ cup grated parmesan cheese
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, finely chopped

Instructions

  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the shell pasta and cook according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
  2. In the same pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and sauté until translucent, about 3-4 minutes. Then, mix in the minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, around 1 minute more.
  3. Add the ground beef to the pot with the onions and garlic. Season with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning. Cook until the beef is browned and cooked through, about 6-8 minutes. Drain any excess fat if necessary.
  4. Stir in the tomato sauce and tomato paste, mixing well to combine. Pour in the chicken stock and bring to a gentle simmer, allowing the flavors to meld together. Adjust the consistency with more stock if desired.
  5. Lower the heat and slowly stir in the heavy cream, allowing it to come to a gentle simmer. Add the grated parmesan cheese and mix until melted and fully incorporated.
  6. Fold the cooked shell pasta into the sauce, tossing gently to coat each shell evenly in the sauce. Warm through for a couple of minutes.
  7. Remove from heat and sprinkle with fresh parsley. Serve warm, offering some extra parmesan on the side.

Notes

For a vegetarian version, swap ground beef with a plant-based substitute or sautéed vegetables.

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