Cheesy Penne with Garlic Butter Ground Beef Recipe
Indulge in a comforting and flavorful Cheesy Penne with Garlic Butter Ground Beef, a rich and satisfying pasta dish that combines savory ground beef with creamy cheeses and aromatic garlic butter.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4-6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
Penne Pasta:
- 12 oz penne pasta
Ground Beef:
- 1 lb ground beef
Garlic Butter:
- 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: Boil penne pasta in salted water, then drain and set aside.
- Sauté Garlic and Beef: In a skillet, sauté garlic, then add and brown ground beef.
- Season and Add Sauce: Season beef, add broth, cream, and simmer.
- Combine Pasta and Sauce: Mix drained pasta into the sauce.
- Melt Cheeses: Stir in Parmesan until creamy, then top with mozzarella and melt.
- Garnish and Serve: Sprinkle with parsley before serving.
Notes
- You can customize the level of spice by adjusting the amount of crushed red pepper flakes.
- Feel free to add more herbs like basil or oregano for extra flavor.
- This dish pairs well with a side of garlic bread and a fresh green salad.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 950mg
- Fat: 42g
- Saturated Fat: 22g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 130mg
Keywords: Cheesy Penne, Ground Beef Pasta, Creamy Pasta Recipe
