Description
A hearty and flavorful dish of penne pasta tossed in garlic butter and topped with cheesy ground beef.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz penne pasta
- 1 lb ground beef
- 4 tbsp butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or mozzarella)
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp pepper
- 1/4 cup chopped parsley (optional)
Instructions
- Cook the penne pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- In a skillet, melt the butter over medium heat.
- Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant.
- Add ground beef, salt, and pepper. Cook until browned.
- Mix in the cooked penne pasta and stir well.
- Sprinkle the shredded cheese on top and let it melt.
- Garnish with chopped parsley if desired.
Notes
- Use any cheese of your choice.
- Add vegetables for extra nutrition.
- Adjust seasoning to taste.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: cheesy penne, garlic butter, ground beef, pasta dish