Tasty and Creamy Beef and Shells

I- Ingredients for 4 servings

• 8 ounces medium pasta shells
• 1 Tbsp olive oil
• 1 pound ground beef
• 1/2 medium sweet onion, diced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 1/2 tsp Italian seasoning
• 2 Tbsp all-purpose flour
• 2 cups beef stock
• 1 (15-ounce) can tomato sauce
• 3/4 cup heavy cream
• Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
• 6 ounces shredded extra-sharp cheddar cheese, about 1 1/2 cups

II- Directions

1. In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook pasta according to package instructions; drain well.
2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium high heat.
3. Add ground beef and cook until browned, about 3-5 minutes, making sure to crumble the beef as it cooks;
4. drain excess fat. Set aside.
5. Add onion, and cook, stirring frequently, until translucent, about 2-3 minutes.
6. Stir in garlic and Italian seasoning until fragrant, about 1 minute.
7. Whisk in flour until lightly browned, about 1 minute.
8. Gradually whisk in beef stock and tomato sauce.
9. Bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer, stirring occasionally, until reduced and slightly thickened, about 6-8 minutes.
10. Stir in pasta, beef and heavy cream until heated through, about 1-2 minutes;
11. Season with salt and pepper, to taste. Stir in cheese until melted, about 2 minutes.
12. Serve and Enjoy!

III- Nutrition facts per 1/4th of recipe

• 80 Calories;
• Fat: 0g;
• Saturated fat: 0g;
• Cholesterol: 0mg;
• Carbs: 21g;
• Fiber: 4g;
• Sugar: 8g;
• Protein: <1g.