Creamy Beef and Shells

🥘 Ingredients

• lean ground beef 1 lb
• yellow onion 1 small, diced
• garlic 5 cloves, minced
• hot sauce 1 tsp
• Worcestershire sauce 1 Tbsp
• Italian seasoning 1 tsp
• mustard powder 1/2 tsp
• red pepper flakes
• flour 1 Tbsp
• beef broth 1 cup
• tomato sauce 16 oz
• tomato paste 1 Tbsp
• cream cheese 1 Tbsp, softened
• medium shell pasta 1/2 lb
• half and half 1/2 cup
• cheddar cheese 1 1/2 cups, shredded
• fresh parsley
• parmesan cheese

1. 1

   Cook the lean ground beef and yellow onion .
2. 2

   Add the garlic , hot sauce , Worcestershire sauce , Italian seasoning , mustard powder , and a pinch of red pepper flakes . Stir in flour .
3. 3

   Add the beef broth , tomato sauce , tomato paste , and cream cheese . Let the sauce simmer.
4. 4

   Cook the medium shell pasta .
5. 5

   Decrease the heat to low and stir in the half and half . Remove from heat and stir in the cheddar cheese .
6. 6

   Add the drained pasta and stir to combine. Garnish with fresh parsley and parmesan cheese .