Cheesy Beef Pasta
This hearty and delicious, cheesy beef pasta recipe is loaded with deliciously seasoned ground beef with zesty seasonings, a creamy sauce, lots of cheese, and medium pasta shells. A quick and easy weeknight dinner the whole family will enjoy.
Servings: 6 Servings
Ingredients
- 1 ½ pounds ground beef
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon Slap Ya Mama seasoning
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 2 tablespoon all purpose flour
- 2 cups beef broth
- 15 ounce can tomato sauce
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 16 ounce medium pasta shells
- 2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
Instructions
- In a large cast-iron skillet or large frying pan, over medium heat, cook ground beef and onions until the meat is no longer pink and the onions are tender. Drain grease and return to the pan.
- Add seasonings and garlic. Stir, and continue cooking for 2 minutes or until fragrant.
- Sprinkle flour over the meat mixture, stir and cook for another 2 minutes.
- Gradually stir in beef broth, tomato sauce and heavy cream. Bring to a boil, and reduce heat to a simmer, and continue cooking, string frequently until sauce thickens a bit.
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil over medium-high heat.
- Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain.
- Add pasta and shredded cheese into the meat mixture. Stir to combine and enjoy.
Notes
Recipe inspired from Damn Delicious