Cheesy Penne with Garlic Butter Ground Beef 🧄🧈🍝


 

"A hearty and flavorful pasta dish featuring tender penne, savory ground beef, and a creamy, cheesy garlic butter sauce. Perfect for a quick and comforting dinner!"


Ingredients

For the Pasta:

  • 12 oz penne pasta (or your favorite pasta)
  • Salt, for boiling water

For the Garlic Butter Ground Beef:

  • 1 pound ground beef (or ground turkey/chicken)
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 4 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 small onion, diced
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika (optional)
  • Salt and black pepper, to taste

For the Cheese Sauce:

  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups milk (warm)
  • 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese (or your preferred cheese)
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Optional Garnish:

  • Fresh parsley, chopped
  • Red pepper flakes

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