Cheesy Penne with Garlic Butter Ground Beef Recipe
A rich and comforting pasta dish featuring tender penne tossed in a luxurious garlic butter sauce with savory ground beef and melted cheddar and parmesan cheeses.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stove-top
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef (80/20 blend)
- 12 oz penne pasta
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1.5 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Boil a large pot of salted water and cook penne until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet over medium-high heat, brown the ground beef until fully cooked. Drain most of the excess fat.
- Reduce heat to medium and add butter. Once melted, stir in minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Pour in heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer for 2 minutes.
- Lower heat and stir in cheddar and parmesan cheeses until completely melted and smooth.
- Add cooked penne to the skillet and toss until evenly coated in the sauce.
- Season with salt and pepper, then garnish with fresh parsley before serving.