Creamy Penne Pasta with Ground Beef

Instructions

1. 1

   Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the penne pasta and cook according to the package instructions until al dente. Once cooked, drain the pasta and set aside.

2. 2

   While the pasta is cooking, heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it apart with a spatula as it cooks. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

3. 3

   Once the beef is cooked, remove it from the skillet and set aside. In the same skillet, add a little more oil if needed, and sauté the finely chopped yellow onion and minced garlic until the onion is translucent and the garlic is fragrant.

4. 4

   Return the ground beef to the skillet with the onions and garlic. Stir in the Italian seasoning and cook for another minute.

5. 5

   Lower the heat and pour in the heavy cream, stirring well to combine. Allow the mixture to simmer for a few minutes until the sauce begins to thicken.

6. 6

   Gradually add the grated cheddar cheese to the skillet, stirring continuously until the cheese is melted and the sauce is smooth.

7. 7

   Add the cooked penne pasta to the skillet with the creamy beef sauce. Toss everything together until the pasta is evenly coated.

8. 8

   Taste and adjust the seasoning with additional salt and pepper if needed.

9. 9

   Serve the creamy penne pasta with ground beef hot, garnished with extra cheese or fresh herbs if desired.