Ground Beef Shell Pasta

This ground beef shell pasta is a lighter version of a beloved comfort food pasta dish. It's a hearty meal ready in just 30 minutes that's perfect for a speedy weeknight dinner.

📝 Ingredients

• 10.5 oz (300 g) pasta shells
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 1 medium red pepper, sliced
• 1 lb (450 g) lean ground beef (5% fat)
• 2 large garlic cloves, minced
• 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
• 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 1 1/2 cup (300 ml) tomato sauce (passata)
• 1 cup (250 ml) beef stock
• 1/2 cup (100 ml) low-fat sour cream
• 1/2 cup (120 g) low-fat cheddar, grated
• Fresh parsley, to garnish
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1Bring a large pot of water to a...: Bring a large pot of water to a boil, salt it and cook the pasta al dente according to the instructions on the package.
2. 2Meanwhile, heat the olive oil in a large,...: Meanwhile, heat the olive oil in a large, deep pan or Dutch oven and fry the onion and red pepper for 3-4 minutes over medium heat.
3. 3Add the ground beef and cook for 5...: Add the ground beef and cook for 5 minutes until browned, breaking it up with your spoon as you go.
4. 4Stir in the garlic, Italian seasoning and red...: Stir in the garlic, Italian seasoning and red pepper flakes, then add the tomato sauce and beef stock.
5. 5Allow the sauce to bubble for 2-3 minutes,...: Allow the sauce to bubble for 2-3 minutes, then stir in the sour cream and cooked pasta.
6. 6Add the cheddar cheese and stir to combine....: Add the cheddar cheese and stir to combine. It may look like there’s too much sauce, but that's fine because the pasta will continue to soak up the liquid.
7. 7Stir in the parsley, season to taste and...: Stir in the parsley, season to taste and serve immediately.