Cheesy Penne with Garlic Butter Ground Beef
This Cheesy Penne with Garlic Butter Ground Beef is a quick and satisfying weeknight meal. Perfectly cooked penne pasta is tossed in a rich garlic butter sauce with savory ground beef and a generous amount of melted cheese.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 pound penne pasta
- 1/2 cup butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Cook the penne pasta according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
- While the pasta is cooking, brown the ground beef in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Drain off any excess grease.
- In the same skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute, or until fragrant.
- Stir in the Parmesan cheese, oregano, salt, and pepper.
- Add the cooked penne pasta and ground beef to the skillet. Toss to coat everything in the garlic butter sauce.
- Sprinkle the mozzarella cheese over the pasta and ground beef. Cover the skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
Serve with a side salad or garlic bread for a complete meal.