Cheesy Elk Shells

Ingredients:

– 1 box of large pasta shells

– 1 lb ground elk

– 1 Tbl olive oil

– 1 yellow onion

– 4 garlic gloves minced

– 1 tsp dried parsley

– 1 Tbl Italian seasoning

– 1 tsp dried oregano

– 1/2 tsp smoked paprika

– 2 Tbl flour

– 1 Cup beef stock

– 15 oz marinara sauce

– 1 Cup heavy cream

– 1/4 sour cream

– 1 1/2 Cups cheddar cheese shredded

Directions:

Step 1: Cook shells according to package instructions

Step 2: While shells are boiling, heat olive oil in pan and then brown meat. Once meat is brown set aside on plate.

Step 3: Place onion in same pan and sauté for 2 minutes, then add garlic for about 1 minute.

Step 4: Mix in flour with onion mixture, and slowly ass beef stock on medium heat. Add marinara sauce and spices into this mixture and bring to a boil for 3 minutes. Reduce to a simmer

Step 5: Add elk and pasta into pan and mix. Add in heavy cream and sour cream and mix everything together. Add shredded cheddar cheese into pan until melted.

Step 6: Serve while warm and garnish with parsley if desired.