👉 Luxurious Beef Pasta in a Creamy Garlic Sauce 🍴🍽
✨ Introduction
A rich and comforting pasta dish made with ground beef, creamy garlic sauce, and melted cheddar. Perfect for family dinners or cozy nights in.
🛒 Ingredients
- 8 oz medium pasta shells
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup beef broth
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp paprika
- Salt & pepper, to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
👩🍳 Instructions
- Cook pasta: Boil pasta shells until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Sauté aromatics: Heat olive oil in skillet over medium-high. Add onion and garlic, cook until translucent.
- Cook beef: Add ground beef, breaking apart with spoon. Cook until browned.
- Season & simmer: Stir in paprika, salt, and pepper. Add broth and cream. Simmer 10 minutes until thickened.
- Combine: Add pasta shells to skillet. Stir until coated in sauce.
- Finish: Remove from heat. Stir in cheddar until melted.
- Serve: Garnish with parsley and enjoy warm.
⏱️ Time & Yield
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cooking Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Servings: 4
- Kcal: 600 kcal per serving
💡 Tips
- Extra flavor: Add a splash of white wine before simmering.
- Cheese lovers: Mix in Parmesan for added richness.
- Serving idea: Pair with garlic bread and a crisp green salad.