Cheesy Penne with Garlic Butter Ground Beef Recipe
Indulge in a rich and flavorful dish with this Cheesy Penne with Garlic Butter Ground Beef recipe. Creamy, cheesy, and packed with savory goodness, this meal is sure to become a family favorite.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4-6 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: Boil penne pasta in salted water, drain, and set aside.
- Sauté Garlic and Brown Beef: In a skillet, sauté garlic in olive oil, then brown ground beef.
- Season Beef: Season beef with salt, pepper, Italian seasoning, and red pepper flakes.
- Add Cream and Broth: Lower heat, add beef broth and heavy cream, stir.
- Incorporate Pasta: Mix drained pasta into the sauce.
- Melt Parmesan: Stir in Parmesan until creamy.
- Add Mozzarella: Top with mozzarella, cover until melted.
- Garnish and Serve: Sprinkle parsley before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 700
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 1100mg
- Fat: 45g
- Saturated Fat: 25g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: Cheesy Penne, Ground Beef Pasta, Creamy Pasta Recipe
