@aquariantrader

1 year ago

Beef and Cheese Shells 1Tbsp olive oil 1 lb ground beef (80/20 or 70/30) OR 1 lb ground chicken (all thigh or mixed – DO NOT USE ground chicken breast) 1Tbsp butter 1 Tbsp olive oil 1 small onion chopped (4 to 8 oz) 3 to 4 cloves of minced garlic Paprika & Italian Seasoning (one teaspoon each – or to taste) 2.5 Tbsp flour 1 cup beef or chicken broth 16 oz tomato sauce or puree 1 cup heavy cream OR one 8 oz tub of sour cream Salt & pepper to taste 4.0 oz Cheddar cheese shredded 1lb Cooked pasta (pasta shells or other tubular pasta) Reserved pasta water Directions: Cook pasta according to package directions, drain, saving up to 1 cup of pasta water While pasta is being prepared: Heat oil in skillet Brown ground beef or chicken until no longer pink and remove meat from skillet Heat butter and olive oil in now empty skillet Sauté onion until soft (about 5 minutes) Add garlic and sauté for 30 seconds Add seasoning and continue to sauté about 2 minutes to cook the paprika Add flour, mix in well and sauté for about 2 to 4 minutes to cook flour Add slowly 1 cup Beef or Chicken broth while stirring to combine (can use Better than Bullion or a stock cube) Add 16 oz (two 8oz cans or one 15 oz can) tomato sauce OR tomato puree Let simmer for 10 to 15 minutes to allow the flavors develop Add cream (heavy or sour) – heat through but do not boil Season to taste with salt and pepper Add browned meat back into pan and heat through Add cooked pasta and stir until combined Add pasta water to smooth and emulsify the sauce as necessary Add cheddar cheese and stir until combined

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