CREAMY BEEF AND SHELLS

INGREDIENTS  

• 8 ounces medium pasta shells
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 pound ground beef
• ½ medium onion diced
• 2 cloves garlic minced
• 1 ½ teaspoons Italian seasoning
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• ½ teaspoon mustard powder
• 2 tablespoon all-purpose flour
• 2 cups beef stock
• 1 15-ounce jar tomato sauce
• ¾ cup heavy cream
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 6 ounces shredded extra-sharp cheddar cheese about 1 ½ cups

INSTRUCTIONS 

• In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook pasta according to package instructions. Drain well
• Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add ground beef and cook until brown, about 3-5 minutes, crumbling the ground beef. Drain excess fat and set aside
• Add onion to the skillet, cook stirring frequently until translucent, about 2-3 minutes.
• Stir in garlic, Italian seasoning, paprika and mustard powder, cook about 1 minute
• Whisk in flour until lightly browned, about 1 minute
• 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.
• Stir in pasta, beef and heavy cream and heat through. Season with salt and pepper.
• Stir in cheese until melted.

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