Description
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with this delicious Cheesy Penne with Ground Beef recipe. A hearty and satisfying dish that is easy to make and perfect for a family dinner.
Ingredients
Penne Pasta:
12 oz penne pasta
Olive Oil:
1 tablespoon
Ground Beef:
1 pound
Yellow Onion:
1 small, diced
Garlic:
2 cloves, minced
Italian Seasoning:
1 teaspoon
Salt:
1/2 teaspoon
Black Pepper:
1/4 teaspoon
Red Pepper Flakes (optional):
1/4 teaspoon
Tomato Sauce:
1 (15 oz) can
Beef Broth:
1/2 cup
Mozzarella Cheese:
1 cup, shredded
Parmesan Cheese:
1/2 cup, grated
Cheddar Cheese:
1 cup, shredded
Parsley:
Chopped parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the Penne Pasta: Boil penne pasta in salted water per package instructions, then drain and set aside.
- Prepare the Beef Sauce: Brown ground beef in a skillet with olive oil, then add onion, garlic, seasonings, tomato sauce, and beef broth. Simmer for 5–7 minutes.
- Combine Pasta and Sauce: Add cooked pasta to the skillet, mix with the sauce, and stir in mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses until melted.
- Finish and Serve: Top with cheddar cheese, cover to melt, garnish with parsley, and serve hot.
Notes
- You can use alternative short pasta like rotini or rigatoni.
- Enhance with sautéed bell peppers or mushrooms for added flavor and nutrition.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 1/2 cups
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 34g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
