Description
Cheesy Beef Pasta is the ultimate comfort food that brings together savory ground beef, creamy cheese, and perfectly cooked pasta into a deliciously satisfying dish. This recipe is not only quick and easy to prepare but also customizable to suit any palate. Perfect for weeknight dinners or cozy gatherings, each bite envelops you in warm, gooey goodness. Your family and friends will be begging for seconds!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 2 cups penne pasta
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 2 tsp Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the pasta in salted boiling water according to package instructions until al dente; drain and set aside.
- In a skillet over medium heat, sauté onions in oil until translucent. Add minced garlic and cook for an additional 30 seconds.
- Increase heat and brown the ground beef until no longer pink; drain excess grease.
- Reduce heat and stir in cream cheese until melted, then gradually add shredded cheeses until smooth.
- Fold cooked pasta into the beef-cheese mixture; season with Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Transfer mixture to a greased baking dish, top with extra cheese if desired, and bake for about 20 minutes until bubbly and golden.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg