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cheesy penne with garlic butter ground beef

The Best Cheesy Penne with Garlic Butter Ground Beef

A cozy, flavor-packed pasta dish featuring juicy ground beef in a rich garlic butter sauce, smothered in gooey cheese and tossed with penne.

  • Total Time: 30 mins
  • Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients

  • Penne pasta

  • Ground beef

  • Garlic

  • Butter

  • Mozzarella

  • Cheddar cheese

  • Parmesan

  • Salt and pepper

  • Optional: parsley, red pepper flakes, milk

Instructions

  • Boil penne until al dente.

  • In a skillet, sauté garlic in butter.

  • Add and brown the ground beef, season well.

  • Combine pasta, garlic butter beef, and cheeses.

 

  • Stir until creamy and serve hot.

Notes

  • Add milk or pasta water to loosen the sauce.

  • Garnish with parsley or more cheese on top.

 

  • For a spicier version, add chili flakes during the sauté.

  • Author: Eli
  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 20 mins
  • Category: Pasta
  • Method: Stove-top
  • Cuisine: American/Italian fusion

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 bowl
  • Calories: 580
  • Sugar: 3g
  • Sodium: 650mg
  • Fat: 32g
  • Saturated Fat: 15g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 12g
  • Trans Fat: 1g
  • Carbohydrates: 48g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 29
  • Cholesterol: 95mg

Find it online: https://inspiryrecipe.com/the-best-cheesy-penne-with-garlic-butter-ground-beef/