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The first time I tasted Andrea Mullen Rohrbaugh Creamy Cheesy Beef Pasta Shells, I honestly could not stop eating it. My sister-in-law had made it, and from the very first bite, I was hooked. It was rich, creamy, cheesy, and completely irresistible. I almost hesitate to make it myself because it disappears so fast — everyone goes back for seconds (and thirds!).
Andrea Mullen Rohrbaugh Creamy Cheesy Beef Pasta Shells is the kind of comforting, family-style pasta dish that turns an ordinary dinner into something unforgettable.
Ingredients
- Medium pasta shells
- Quantity: 12 oz
- Beef steak or ground beef
- Quantity: 1 lb
- Notes: cut in bite-sized pieces if using steak or crumbled if using ground beef for even cooking and better sauce absorption
- Olive oil, or butter
- Quantity: 2 Tablespoons
- Garlic
- Quantity: 3 cloves
- Notes: minced finely to release more aroma and blend smoothly into the creamy sauce
- Beef broth
- Quantity: 1 cup
- Heavy cream
- Quantity: 1 cup
- Shredded Italian blend or mozzarella cheese
- Quantity: 1 cup
- Grated Parmesan cheese
- Quantity: 1/2 cup
- Italian seasoning
- Quantity: 1 teaspoon
- Paprika
- Quantity: 1/2 teaspoon
- Black pepper
- Quantity: 1/2 teaspoon
- Salt
- Quantity: to taste
- Fresh parsley, red pepper flakes
- Quantity: as desired
- Notes: Optional garnish for added freshness, color, and a slight spicy kick if desired
Instructions
Cook the pasta
Boil pasta shells in salty water till they are al dente. Drain and set aside.
Cook the beef
Heat a large skillet with heat medium until oil or butter melts. Add beef, and cook until it is brown and cooked. Cleanse up surplus grease, where necessary.
Add garlic & seasoning
Add garlic, Italian seasoning, paprika, salt and pepper. Cook 30 seconds until fragrant.
Make the sauce
Add beef broth and bring to a boil of 2-3 minutes. Turn off the heat and add heavy cream.
Add cheese
Add Parmesan and mozzarella and stir till well melted.
Combine
Place the cooked pasta shells in the skillet and toss until they have been coated.
Finish & serve
Parsley and additional cheese may be used as garnish. Serve hot.
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