Description
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with this Cheesy Penne with Garlic Butter Ground Beef recipe. A delicious and satisfying dish that combines tender penne pasta with savory ground beef, creamy cheeses, and a hint of garlic. Perfect for a cozy family dinner or a special gathering.
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)
- 1 cup beef broth
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Cook the Penne Pasta: Boil penne pasta in salted water, then drain and set aside.
- Sauté Garlic and Brown Beef: In a skillet, sauté garlic in olive oil, then add and brown ground beef.
- Season and Add Cream: Season beef with salt, pepper, Italian seasoning, and red pepper flakes. Pour in beef broth and heavy cream.
- Combine Pasta and Sauce: Mix drained pasta into the sauce until coated.
- Melt Cheeses: Stir in Parmesan until creamy, then top with mozzarella. Cover and melt cheese.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 920mg
- Fat: 42g
- Saturated Fat: 23g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 46g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 140mg
Keywords: Cheesy Penne, Ground Beef Pasta, Comfort Food Recipe
