That dish looks amazing! It’s a creamy cheesy pasta with beef (or sausage). I’ll give you a recipe that will get you very close to what’s in the picture:
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🥘 Creamy Beef & Cheese Pasta
Ingredients:
• 1 lb (450 g) pasta shells (medium size)
• 1 lb (450 g) beef (sirloin, steak bites, or ground beef)
• 2 tbsp olive oil or butter
• 1 medium onion, diced
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 bell pepper (optional), diced
• 1 tsp Italian seasoning
• 1 tsp paprika
• 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes (optional, for spice)
• Salt & black pepper, to taste
• 2 cups beef broth
• 1 cup heavy cream (or half & half)
• 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
• 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
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Instructions:
1. Cook the Pasta
• Boil pasta shells in salted water until al dente. Drain and set aside.
2. Cook the Beef
• In a large skillet, heat olive oil or butter over medium-high heat.
• Add beef (cut into bite-sized pieces or use ground beef). Season with salt, pepper, and paprika. Cook until browned. Remove and set aside.
3. Make the Sauce
• In the same skillet, add onions and cook until soft.
• Stir in garlic and bell pepper (if using) and sauté for 1–2 minutes.
• Sprinkle in Italian seasoning and red pepper flakes.
• Pour in beef broth and let simmer for 3–4 minutes.
• Stir in heavy cream and Parmesan cheese. Let it thicken slightly.
4. Combine
• Add cooked pasta and beef back into the skillet.
• Toss everything together until the pasta is well-coated.
5. Cheese Finish
• Sprinkle shredded mozzarella on top. Cover the skillet for 2–3 minutes until melted (or broil in the oven for a bubbly top).
6. Serve
• Garnish with chopped parsley and serve hot.
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👉 Optional: You can add mushrooms or spinach for extra flavor and nutrition.
Would you like me to also give you a quick one-pot version of this recipe (less dishes, easier cleanup)?