Homemade Hamburger Helper - Serving Dumplings

Ingredients

• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tbsp unsalted butter
• 1 pound lean ground beef
• 1 onion (finely chopped)
• 2 garlic cloves (minced)
• ¼ tsp cayenne pepper
• ½ tsp salt
• ½ tsp black pepper
• ½ tsp smoked paprika
• ¼ tsp dried oregano
• 2 tbsp tomato paste
• 9 ounces pasta
• 3 cups beef broth (low sodium)
• 1 cup half-and-half
• 6 ounces cheddar cheese (grated)
• fresh parsley for topping (optional)