Description
Cheesy Penne with Ground Beef is a comforting and flavorful dish that is perfect for a quick and delicious dinner. This easy-to-make recipe combines tender penne pasta with savory ground beef, rich tomato sauce, and gooey melted cheese for a satisfying meal that the whole family will love.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 8 oz penne pasta
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp dried Italian seasoning (or oregano)
- 1 (15 oz) can tomato sauce
- ½ cup beef broth (or pasta cooking water)
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- ½ cup shredded mozzarella
Optional Garnish:
- Chopped fresh parsley or basil
Instructions
- Cook the Penne: Boil the penne pasta until al dente, then drain and reserve ½ cup of pasta water.
- Prepare the Ground Beef: In a skillet, brown the ground beef, onion, and garlic. Season with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning.
- Add Sauce: Stir in tomato sauce and beef broth. Simmer, then add cooked penne.
- Melt Cheese: Add cheddar and mozzarella, stirring until melted and coating the pasta.
- Serve: Garnish with parsley or basil, if desired, and serve hot.
Notes
- Swap ground beef for ground turkey or Italian sausage for variation.
- For a creamier dish, add heavy cream or cream cheese with the cheese.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop Skillet
- Cuisine: American / Italian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 550 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 58 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 60 mg
