Description
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with this Cheesy Penne with Garlic Butter Ground Beef recipe. A rich and creamy pasta dish loaded with savory ground beef, two types of cheese, and aromatic garlic butter. Perfect for a cozy family dinner or a gathering with friends.
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
Garnish:
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Cook the Penne: Prepare the penne pasta according to package instructions in salted boiling water. Drain and set aside.
- Prepare Ground Beef: In a skillet, sauté garlic in olive oil, then add ground beef and cook until browned. Season with salt, pepper, Italian seasoning, and red pepper flakes.
- Make the Sauce: Lower heat, pour in beef broth and heavy cream. Add cooked penne pasta and stir to coat. Mix in Parmesan cheese until creamy.
- Add Cheese: Sprinkle mozzarella on top, cover, and let it melt.
- Garnish and Serve: Garnish with parsley before serving.
Notes
- You can customize the level of spiciness by adjusting the amount of crushed red pepper flakes.
- For a gooey cheese pull, serve immediately after melting the mozzarella.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 760 kcal
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 920mg
- Fat: 54g
- Saturated Fat: 30g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 33g
- Cholesterol: 180mg
Keywords: Cheesy Penne, Garlic Butter Ground Beef, Pasta Recipe, Comfort Food
