Beef Shells in Cheese Sauce (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Base
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8 ounces shell pasta, medium size
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1 pound beef, ground
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1 tablespoon oil from olives
→ Aromatics & Seasonings
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1/2 sweet onion, chopped into cubes
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2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
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1 1/2 teaspoons seasoning blend from Italy
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2 tablespoons regular flour
→ Sauce
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2 cups stock made from beef
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1 (15-ounce) tomato sauce can
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3/4 cup cream, heavy type
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6 ounces extra-sharp cheddar, shredded
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Salt and pepper as needed
# Instructions:
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Boil shells in water with salt till done as package says. Drain fully.
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Fry beef with olive oil till no pink shows (3-5 minutes). Get rid of fat and put aside.
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Soften onion till see-through. Throw in garlic and spices, then add flour. Let flour cook about 1 minute.
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Pour in beef stock and sauce from tomatoes. Let bubble 6-8 minutes until thick.
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Add pasta, meat, cream, and cheese. Warm it all up and add salt and pepper as you like.
# Notes:
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Everything cooks in one pan after boiling pasta
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Takes just 40 minutes
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Perfect for busy weeknights