PASTA SHELLS WITH GROUND BEEF

Ingredients

For 4 people:
° 8 ounces medium macaroni shells
° 1 tablespoon olive oil
° 1 pound ground beef
°1/2 medium onion, cut into cubes
° 2 garlic cloves, minced
° 1/2 tsp Italian season
° 2 tsp flour
° 2 c beef broth
°1 can tomato sauce (15 oz)
° 3/4 c heavy cream
°salt & freshly ground black pepper
°6 ounces extra sharp shredded cheddar cheese, about 1 1/2 cups

Directions
Step 1:
In large saucepan of boiling salted water, cook pasta according to package directions; drain well.

Step 2:
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add ground beef and cook until

browned, about 3-5 minutes, making sure to finely chop the beef as it cooks; Drain the excess fat. Put aside.

Step 3:
Add the onions to the pan and cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring frequently, until translucent. Stir in garlic and Italian seasoning until fragrant, about 1 minute.

Step 4
Stir in the flour until it turns slightly brown, about 1 minute.

Step 5
Gradually add the meat broth and tomato sauce. reached boiling point; Reduce heat and simmer, stirring occasionally, until mixture has reduced and thickened slightly, about 6-8 minutes.

Step: 6
Add pasta, beef, and heavy cream until heated through, about 1-2 minutes; Add salt and pepper to taste. Stir cheese until melted, about 2 minutes.

Step 7
Feet it right away.

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