Cheesy Penne with Garlic Butter Ground Beef Recipe
Indulge in the deliciousness of Cheesy Penne with Garlic Butter Ground Beef – a comforting and flavorful pasta dish that’s perfect for a cozy night in.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Gluten Free
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: Cook the penne pasta according to package instructions in a large pot of salted boiling water. Drain and set aside.
- Sauté Garlic and Beef: In a large skillet, heat olive oil and sauté garlic until fragrant. Add ground beef, cook until browned, and season with salt, pepper, Italian seasoning, and red pepper flakes.
- Prepare the Sauce: Lower heat, pour in beef broth and heavy cream. Add cooked penne pasta, stir in Parmesan cheese until melted and sauce thickens.
- Finish with Cheese: Sprinkle mozzarella cheese on top, cover and let melt. Garnish with parsley before serving.
Notes
- You can customize the level of spiciness by adjusting the amount of red pepper flakes.
- For a lighter version, you can use low-fat dairy options.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 780 kcal
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 980mg
- Fat: 54g
- Saturated Fat: 30g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 160mg
Keywords: Cheesy Penne, Ground Beef Pasta, Comfort Food Recipe
