@homemadefoodjunkie: This dinner had no business being this good! 🔥 ✨ INGREDIENTS ✨ * 1 lb ground beef * 12 oz medium shell pasta * 1 tbsp olive oil * 1 small onion, finely diced * 3 cloves garlic, minced * 2 tbsp tomato paste * 1 cup tomato sauce * 1 cup beef broth * ½ cup heavy cream * 3 cups sharp cheddar cheese, freshly shredded * ½ tsp mustard powder * 1 tsp paprika * 1 tsp Italian seasoning * ½ tsp salt (plus more to taste) * ½ tsp black pepper * ¼ tsp red pepper flakes * 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce * ½ cup reserved pasta water ✨INSTRUCTIONS ✨ 1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook shell pasta until just al dente. Reserve ½ cup of the pasta water, then drain and set aside. 2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add ground beef and cook until deeply browned, breaking it up as it cooks. Drain excess grease if needed. 3. Add diced onion to the beef and cook 3-4 minutes until softened. Stir in garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant. Add tomato paste and cook 1-2 minutes, letting it caramelize slightly. 4. Stir in paprika, Italian seasoning, salt, pepper, red pepper flakes, mustard powder, and Worcestershire sauce. 5. Pour in tomato sauce, beef broth, and heavy cream. Stir well and bring to a gentle simmer. 6. Cook 5 minutes until slightly thickened. 7. Add cooked shells to the skillet and toss to coat evenly. Stir in reserved pasta water as needed to loosen the sauce. 8. Reduce heat to low. Add shredded cheddar cheese in batches, stirring until fully melted and creamy before adding more. 9. Taste and adjust seasoning. Serve immediately. #easydinner #DinnerIdeas #skilletdinner #weeknightmeal #dinnerrecipes

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Monday 16 February 2026 22:05:20 GMT