"I think my first chef crush was on Chef Boyardee. No joke. How could one man get such deliciousness into a tiny, convenient can? And it was tasty every single time I popped that metal lid. Naturally, when I was thinking about meals to make for lunches, I had to do my own Beefaroni. While..."
INGREDIENTS
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12 ounces pasta shells, medium
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1/2 medium onion, minced
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3 cloves garlic, minced
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2 tablespoons olive oil
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1 pound ground beef (sirloin)
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1 teaspoon dried oregano
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1 teaspoon thyme (dried, or a few sprigs tied in a bundle)
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1/4 teaspoon each salt and pepper
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1 (6-ounce) can tomato paste
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1/2 cup beef or chicken broth
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1 (15-ounce) can tomato sauce, or 2 (8-ounce) cans if that's what you have
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2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
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1/2 cup Parmesan, grated