Black Magic Pasta Shells

Kathy Pullin

Servings

4

Prep Time

10 minutes

Cook Time

20 minutes

Calories

197

Cuisine

American

Category

Dinner

Creamy, savory, and packed with bold flavor, these Black Magic Pasta Shells turn a simple pasta night into something special. The secret? Blooming the seasonings before adding the sauce to bring out even more flavor!

Ingredients

  • 1 can tomato paste
  • 1 can spaghetti sauce
  • 2 tablespoons Italian Seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon Black Magic bbq rub
  • 1 onion diced
  • 1/2 teaspoon marjoram 
  • Dash of roasted garlic vinegar
  • Pasta shells

Directions

  1. Brown ground beef and add salt and pepper

  2. When almost done, add diced onion and cook till translucent

  3. Drain grease

  4. Add a couple of dashes of vinegar

  5. Add seasonings and bloom, then add tomato paste and spaghetti sauce

  6. Cook pasta, drain and add to meat sauce

  7. TIP: To bloom seasonings means to let them hit the pan before liquids, so the oils can be released, just a few seconds is required.
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