Description
Hearty cheesy penne delight with savory beef combines classic Italian pasta with rich ground beef and melted cheese. Comfort emerges from each forkful, promising satisfying warmth that nourishes both body and soul.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb (454 g) ground beef
- 12 oz (340 g) penne pasta
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
- ½ cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
Instructions
- Pasta Preparation: Cook penne in salted boiling water until achieving al dente texture, drain completely, and set aside for subsequent incorporation.
- Beef Foundation: Sauté ground beef in a large skillet over medium heat, systematically fragmenting the meat and cooking until achieving a deep, caramelized brown color that signals perfect doneness.
- Seasoning Enhancement: Integrate Italian seasoning into the browned beef, thoroughly distributing herbs to elevate the meat’s intrinsic flavor profile and create a robust aromatic base.
- Pasta and Protein Fusion: Introduce cooked penne into the seasoned beef skillet, gently folding to ensure comprehensive coating and seamless flavor melding.
- Cheese Transformation: Reduce heat and sprinkle mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses over the pasta-beef mixture, stirring continuously until cheeses melt completely, creating a luxurious, creamy sauce that envelops every ingredient.
- Serving Presentation: Transfer the steaming, cheese-laden penne directly to serving plates, presenting a comforting, indulgent dish that promises a harmonious blend of textures and flavors.
Notes
- Master Pasta Texture: Cook penne exactly al dente to prevent mushiness and maintain perfect bite resistance.
- Beef Browning Technique: Ensure ground beef is fully cooked with deep brown color for maximum flavor development and food safety.
- Cheese Melting Secrets: Lower heat when adding cheese to prevent scorching and achieve smooth, creamy sauce consistency.
- Seasoning Balance: Distribute Italian herbs evenly throughout meat for consistent, well-rounded flavor in every bite.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 510 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 650 mg
- Fat: 23 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 48 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 32 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg