🧀 Cheesy Penne with Garlic Butter Ground Beef - comfort food perfection 🧀 Cheesy Penne with Garlic Butter Ground Beef Ingredients: - 12 oz penne pasta - 1 lb ground beef - 3 tablespoons butter - 4 cloves garlic, minced - 1 small onion, finely chopped - 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning - 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional) - 1 cup heavy cream - 1/2 cup beef broth - 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese - 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese - 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish) - Salt and black pepper, to taste Directions: 1. Cook the penne pasta in a large pot of salted boiling water according to package instructions. Drain and set aside. 2. In a large skillet over medium heat, melt the butter. Add the minced garlic and chopped onion, sautéing for 2-3 minutes until fragrant and translucent. 3. Add the ground beef to the skillet and cook until browned, breaking it up with a spoon. Drain any excess fat. 4. Stir in the Italian seasoning and red pepper flakes (if using). Season with salt and black pepper to taste. 5. Pour in the beef broth and heavy cream, stirring to combine. Bring the mixture to a simmer and cook for 3-4 minutes. 6. Reduce the heat to low and stir in the shredded mozzarella and grated Parmesan cheese. Continue stirring until the cheese is fully melted and the sauce is creamy. 7. Add the cooked penne pasta to the skillet, tossing to coat it evenly in the sauce. 8. Garnish with fresh parsley before serving. Prep Time: 10 minutes | Cooking Time: 20 minutes | Total Time: 30 minutes Servings: 4 servings #cheeseypennepasta #pastarecipes #phototrend #followmyrecipesdaily #newrecipesposteddaily - @315justme