Description
Indulge in the rich and comforting flavors of Cheesy Penne with Garlic Butter Ground Beef. This easy one-pot pasta dish is a perfect family dinner option that is both delicious and satisfying.
Ingredients
Scale
Pasta:
- 12 oz penne pasta
Ground Beef Mixture:
- 1 lb ground beef
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 4 garlic cloves (minced)
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1/2 cup beef broth
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley (optional for garnish)
Instructions
- Cook the Pasta: Boil penne pasta in salted water, then drain and set aside.
- Prepare the Ground Beef Mixture: Sauté garlic in butter, add ground beef and seasonings, then mix in tomato paste, broth, and cream.
- Combine Everything: Stir in cooked pasta, cheeses, and parsley until creamy.
- Serve: Garnish with parsley and enjoy!
Notes
- You can substitute penne with rigatoni or rotini.
- For a lighter version, use half-and-half instead of heavy cream.
- Add sautéed mushrooms or spinach for extra vegetables.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 615
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 105mg
