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Cheesy Penne with Garlic Butter Ground Beef

Savory Cheesy Penne with Garlic Butter Ground Beef Bliss

This Cheesy Penne with Garlic Butter Ground Beef is a comforting dish that combines creamy cheese with savory garlic.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 650
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Pasta
  • 8 ounces Penne Pasta or rigatoni or ziti
For the Beef Mixture
  • 1 pound Ground Beef or ground turkey
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil or butter
  • 3 cloves Minced Garlic fresh for best flavor
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 teaspoon Black Pepper to taste
  • 1 tablespoon Italian Seasoning or substitute with basil, oregano, and thyme
  • 1/2 teaspoon Crushed Red Pepper Flakes optional
For the Sauce
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream or half-and-half
  • 1 cup Beef Broth or chicken or vegetable broth
For the Cheese Toppings
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese grated
  • 1 cup Mozzarella Cheese shredded, low-moisture preferred
For Garnishing
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Parsley chopped

Equipment

  • large pot
  • skillet
  • wooden spoon

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the penne pasta according to package instructions, about 10-12 minutes, until al dente. Drain and set aside.
  2. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
  3. Add ground beef, breaking it apart as it cooks for 6-8 minutes until browned. Drain excess fat if necessary.
  4. Season with salt, black pepper, Italian seasoning, and crushed red pepper flakes. Cook for another minute.
  5. Reduce heat to medium-low, add beef broth and heavy cream, stir and let simmer for 5 minutes until thickened.
  6. Fold in the drained penne, stirring until well-coated and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes.
  7. Stir in grated Parmesan cheese until melted and combined.
  8. Top with shredded mozzarella cheese, cover the skillet, and let sit on low heat for 3-5 minutes until melted.
  9. Garnish with chopped fresh parsley and serve warm.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 650kcalCarbohydrates: 60gProtein: 37gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 600IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 250mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Avoid burning garlic while sautéing for better flavor. Drain pasta thoroughly to prevent a watery sauce.

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