Loading...Creamy Beef Shell Pasta
This one-pan creamy beef pasta brings tender shells and seasoned beef together in a rich sauce made with dairy from right here in Ontario. Comforting, family-friendly and easy to get on the table, it’s the kind of weeknight dinner worth keeping in your back pocket.
Ingredients
Instructions
- StepMelt the butter in a large Dutch oven or deep skillet over medium heat.
- StepAdd the diced onion and red bell pepper. Cook for 5–6 minutes, until softened.
- StepStir in the minced garlic, Italian seasoning, smoked paprika, salt and black pepper. Cook for 30 seconds, until fragrant.
- StepAdd the ground beef and cook for 6–8 minutes, breaking it into small crumbles, until browned. Drain any excess grease if needed.
- StepStir in the tomato paste and cook for 2 minutes to deepen the flavour.
- StepPour in the beef broth, heavy cream and milk. Stir until well combined.
- StepAdd the uncooked pasta shells. Bring to a gentle boil, then reduce to a simmer. Cover and cook for 10–12 minutes, stirring
- Stepoccasionally, until the pasta is tender and most of the liquid has been absorbed.
- StepRemove the pan from the heat and stir in the shredded cheddar cheese until melted and creamy.
- StepLet the pasta rest for 2–3 minutes to thicken.
- StepGarnish with extra cheddar cheese and fresh chives or parsley before serving.
