Big Beefy Paccheri

• prep time: 15-20 minutes
• cook time: 30-40 minutes
• total time: ~1 hour

Servings: Dinner for 4

Ingredients:

• 1 lb. lean ground beef
• 1 tbsp. olive oil
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1/4 onion, minced
• 2 cups beef broth
• 1 package Pasta Mancini Paccheri
• 1 can (15 oz.) tomato sauce
• 2 cups white cheddar cheese, shredded
• 1/2 cup heavy cream
• salt and pepper

Instructions:

1. Heat olive oil over medium heat in a non-stick pan until oil begins to shimmer
2. Add ground beef and cook until completely browned
3. Add garlic, onion and season with salt and pepper and cook for another 1-2 minutes
4. Add beef broth, tomato sauce, and paccheri pasta and cook until pasta softens and sauce begins to thicken (around 10 minutes)
5. Remove from heat and add cheddar cheese and heavy cream until cheese is melted