Cheesy Pasta with Beef (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Pasta & Meat
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1 lb ground beef
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12 oz penne pasta
→ Sauce Base
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4 cloves garlic, minced
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3 tablespoons butter
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1 cup heavy cream
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1/2 cup beef broth
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1 small onion, finely chopped
→ Seasonings
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1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
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1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
# Instructions:
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Fill up a big pot with salted water and get it boiling. Once it’s hot and bubbly, cook the penne just until it’s firm but not hard. Drain the pasta and set it aside for now.
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Get a big pan, heat it over medium, and toss in the ground beef. Cook it through until it’s no longer pink and the edges brown up nicely. Drain the extra grease and put the meat to the side.
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Toss the butter in the same pan and let it melt over medium heat. Stir in the minced garlic and chopped onion. Cook until it smells amazing and the onion gets see-through, which takes about 3-4 minutes.
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Add the red pepper flakes (if you want some heat) and Italian seasoning. Mix it well. Slowly pour in the heavy cream and beef broth, stirring as you go. Let it simmer for 3-5 minutes so it thickens a bit.
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Pop the beef back into the skillet and mix it around so it’s coated in the sauce. Then, throw in the cooked penne and stir until everything’s combined evenly.
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Top it all off with some grated Parmesan or maybe a sprinkle of fresh parsley if you like. Serve it while it’s still hot.
# Notes:
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A comforting dish that blends creamy butter garlic flavors with savory ground beef for a meal the whole family will enjoy.
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Adjust how spicy you want it by adding more or less red pepper flakes.