Cheesy Beef Pasta
🧀 Cheesy Beef Pals: The Ultimate Comfort FoodGet ready to fall in love with a bowl of pure comfort! This hearty, cheesy beef pasta recipe is the weeknight dinner hero your family’s been waiting for. It’s packed with juicy, seasoned ground beef, rich and zesty spices, and smothered in a creamy, cheesy sauce that clings perfectly to tender medium pasta shells. Every bite is loaded with flavor, warmth, and that nostalgic, home-cooked goodness we all crave after a long day.Best of all? It’s quick, easy, and made with simple ingredients you probably already have in your kitchen. Whether you're feeding picky eaters or a hungry crowd, this dish is guaranteed to satisfy—and it makes even better leftovers (if you have any!).So grab your skillet and your favorite pasta pot—dinner’s about to get deliciously cheesy.
Ingredients
- 1 ½ pounds ground beef
- 1 medium onion diced
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon Slap Ya Mama seasoning
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 2 tablespoon all purpose flour
- 2 cups beef broth
- 15 ounce can tomato sauce
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 16 ounce medium pasta shells
- 2 cups sharp cheddar cheese shredded
Instructions
- In a large cast-iron skillet or large frying pan, over medium heat, cook ground beef and onions until the meat is no longer pink and the onions are tender. Drain grease and return to the pan.
- Add seasonings and garlic. Stir, and continue cooking for 2 minutes or until fragrant.
- Sprinkle flour over the meat mixture, stir and cook for another 2 minutes.
- Gradually stir in beef broth, tomato sauce and heavy cream. Bring to a boil, and reduce heat to a simmer, and continue cooking, string frequently until sauce thickens a bit.
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil over medium-high heat.
- Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain.
- Add pasta and shredded cheese into the meat mixture. Stir to combine and enjoy.