Creamy Beef and Shells Recipe

INGREDIENTS:

• 8 oz. Medium-sized pasta shells
• 1 tablespoon of olive oil
• 1 kg of ground beef
• 1/2 medium sweet onion, diced
• 2 cloves of garlic, chopped
• 1 1/2 teaspoons of Italian seasoning
• 2 tablespoons of flour for all uses
• 2 cups of beef broth
• 1 (15 ounces) can tomato sauce
• 3/4 cup of cream
• Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
• 6 ounces of extra sharp cheddar cheese, about 1 1/2 cups

INDICATIONS:

1. In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook the pasta according to the instructions on the package; drain well.
2. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the minced meat and cook until golden brown, about 3-5 minutes, making sure to crumble the meat during cooking; drain excess fat. To put aside.
3. Add the onion to the pan and cook, stirring frequently, until it is translucent, about 2-3 minutes. Mix with garlic and Italian seasoning until it is perfumed, about 1 minute.
4. Whisk in the flour until lightly browned, about 1 minute.
5. Beat gradually in beef broth and tomato sauce. Bring to the boil; reduce heat and cook over low heat, stirring occasionally, until it is reduced and thickens slightly, about 6-8 minutes.
6. Mix the pasta, beef and heavy cream until they are heated, about 1-2 minutes; Season with salt and pepper to taste. Mix the cheese until dissolved, about 2 minutes.
7. Serve immediately

adapted from : damndelicious