Cheesy Penne with Garlic Butter Ground Beef Recipe
Indulge in the comforting goodness of Cheesy Penne with Garlic Butter Ground Beef. This hearty and flavorful dish combines tender penne pasta with savory ground beef in a creamy, cheesy sauce that is sure to please your taste buds.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Non-Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
Penne Pasta:
- 12 oz penne pasta
Ground Beef Mixture:
- 1 lb ground beef
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1⁄2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
- 1⁄2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
Sauce:
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 cup beef broth
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Cook the Penne Pasta: Cook the penne pasta according to package instructions in a large pot of salted boiling water. Drain and set aside.
- Sauté Garlic and Cook Beef: In a skillet, heat olive oil, sauté garlic, then add ground beef. Cook until browned, season with salt, pepper, Italian seasoning, and red pepper flakes.
- Prepare Sauce: Lower heat, add beef broth and cream. Mix in drained pasta, then slowly stir in Parmesan until creamy.
- Finish Dish: Top with mozzarella, cover until melted. Garnish with parsley and serve.
Notes
- You can customize the level of spice by adjusting the amount of crushed red pepper flakes.
- Feel free to add vegetables like spinach or bell peppers for extra nutrition.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 780
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 1120mg
- Fat: 50g
- Saturated Fat: 28g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 155mg
Keywords: Cheesy Penne, Garlic Butter Ground Beef, Pasta Recipe, Comfort Food
