My Girlfriend requested I make this and I had never even heard of it! Tracked down this recipe and gave it a try. It turned out SO tasty. We will definitely be making this again!
Ingredient ;
Ground beef
1 lb
Medium pasta shells
12 oz
Onion, diced
1 small
Garlic, minced
3 cloves
Tomato sauce
1 can (15 oz)
Diced tomatoes
1 can (14.5 oz)
Tomato paste (optional)
1 tablespoon
Italian seasoning
1 teaspoon
Paprika
1 teaspoon
Garlic powder
1 teaspoon
Salt and black pepper
To taste
Shredded mozzarella or cheddar cheese (optional)
1 cup
Olive oil
2 tablespoons
Fresh parsley or basil, chopped (optional)
1 / Cook the pasta: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta shells and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside, reserving ½ cup of pasta water.
2. / Cook the ground beef: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add ground beef and cook until browned and fully cooked, breaking it up with a spatula. Drain any excess fat.
3 / Sauté the vegetables: Add onion and garlic to the skillet with the ground beef. Sauté until onion is soft and garlic is fragrant.
4 / Add the tomatoes and seasonings: Stir in tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, tomato paste (if using), Italian seasoning, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 10-15 minutes.
5 / Combine the pasta and sauce: Add cooked pasta shells to the skillet with the ground beef sauce. Toss until pasta is evenly coated. If the sauce is too thick, add some reserved pasta water.
6 / Add cheese (optional): Sprinkle shredded mozzarella or cheddar cheese over the pasta. Cover and cook on low heat until cheese is melted and bubbly.
Serve:
Garnish with fresh parsley or basil and serve hot.