for the Pasta:
2 cups shell pasta
Ingredients for the Sauce:
6 tablespoons butter
1/4 cup plus 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
4 cups beef broth (I used low sodium, equivalent to a 32 ounce box.)
1/2 cup water
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce * (See Note below.)
3 tablespoons fresh parsley, finely chopped
1/2 cup heavy cream
1 tablespoon salt * (See Note below.)
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
*Note: My husband likes this recipe as is. However, I prefer less salt and Worcestershire flavor and would reduce these amounts in half. Therefore I recommend that you start with less salt and Worcestershire, taste the sauce, and add more to your liking if needed.
Directions for the Meatballs:
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. (This is not part of the sauce steps but you’ll want the oven preheated by the time you are done with these steps.)
Place the meatballs into the baking dish, nestling them into the pasta.
In a large skillet on medium heat, melt the butter.
Add the flour, stirring constantly, for about 2 minutes.
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