Description
Tender penne pasta smothered in a luscious garlic cream sauce, with savory ground beef and cracked black pepper, finished with a sprinkle of parsley. A comforting one-pot dish that’s rich, satisfying, and perfect for cozy dinners.
Ingredients
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- 12 oz penne pasta
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 lb ground beef
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 cups milk
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
- Cook penne according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add ground beef and cook until browned. Drain excess fat.
- Add garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant. Push meat to one side of the pan.
- In the same skillet, melt butter. Whisk in flour and cook for 1–2 minutes to form a roux.
- Slowly whisk in milk and cream. Stir to combine with beef.
- Simmer until sauce thickens slightly, then stir in Parmesan cheese. Season with salt and black pepper.
- Add cooked penne to the skillet and toss until evenly coated.
- Garnish with parsley and serve warm.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, use heavy cream and Parmesan cheese.
- Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve immediately for the best texture.
- Optional: add crushed red pepper flakes for a spicy kick.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
