Hearty and Creamy Beef Pasta recipe
Hearty and Creamy Beef Pasta recipe. This delicious concoction is perfect for those who love the combination of succulent ground beef, rich cheese, and perfectly cooked pasta.
Ingredients
- Begin by cooking your medium pasta shells as per the instructions on the packaging. Drain the pasta well once cooked.
- In a large skillet heat up the olive oil over medium-high heat. Proceed to add the ground beef to the skillet and cook until browned, about 3-5 minutes. Make sure to break up the meat with a wooden spoon while it cooks. Once done, drain the excess fat and set the beef aside.
- Without cleaning the skillet add in the diced onion, stirring frequently for 2 minutes. Add in the minced garlic and cook until you can smell the garlic, which should take about 1 minute.
- At this point whisk in the all-purpose flour until it turns a light brown color, this should take roughly a minute.
- Slowly whisk in the beef stock ensuring to mix it well. Afterward, add in the marinara sauce, Italian seasoning, dried parsley, oregano, and paprika. Stir everything together.
- Let the sauce reach a boil then reduce the heat and let it simmer. Keep stirring occasionally until the sauce reduces and thickens slightly, this should take about 6-8 minutes.
- Stir in the cooked pasta and the cooked beef back into the skillet.
- Pour in the heavy cream stirring until it's heated through, which should take about 1-2 minutes. Check the seasoning and adjust for salt and pepper as needed.
- Stir in the sour cream and then fold in the cheddar cheese continue stirring until the cheese is completely melted, about 1-2 minutes.
Instructions
- Begin with cooking your pasta shells as directed on the package in a pot filled with boiling salted water. Once cooked, drain well and set aside.
- Heat the olive oil in a large frying pan over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef to the heated pan, breaking it up with a wooden spoon as it cooks. Cook until the beef is browned, which should take around 3-5 minutes. Remove any excess fat and set the beef aside.
- In the same pan, add the diced onion and stir it frequently for about 2 minutes. Proceed to add the garlic, stirring until its aroma is released, which should take about 1 minute.
- Next, add the flour to the pan, whisking it until it browns lightly. This should take about a minute.
- Gradually whisk in the beef stock, mixing until it's well combined. Next, add the marinara sauce, and the blend of Italian seasoning, dried parsley, oregano, and paprika.
- Increase the heat to bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat and let it simmer. Continue to stir occasionally until the sauce is reduced and slightly thickened. This should take about 6-8 minutes.
- Add the cooked pasta and the cooked beef back into the pan, stirring to combine.
- Stir in the heavy cream, letting it heat through for about 1-2 minutes. Check the taste and adjust for salt and pepper as needed.
- Stir in the sour cream next, followed by folding in the grated cheddar cheese, stirring until it's fully melted, which should take about 1-2 minutes.
- Your Hearty and Creamy Beef Pasta is now ready to be served! If desired, garnish with some fresh parsley. Enjoy while hot!
Notes
This Hearty and Creamy Beef Pasta is a versatile dish. You can substitute the ground beef with ground turkey or chicken for a lighter version. If you're a cheese lover, feel free to add more cheddar or even sprinkle in some parmesan.
