Description
A hearty and easy penne pasta with ground beef, tossed in a savory tomato sauce and topped with melted cheese, perfect for weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz penne pasta
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (15 oz) tomato sauce
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Cook penne pasta according to package instructions, drain, and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat.
- Add diced onion and garlic, sauté until softened.
- Add ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it apart.
- Stir in tomato sauce, oregano, basil, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 5-7 minutes.
- Add cooked penne pasta to the skillet and toss to combine.
- Sprinkle mozzarella and Parmesan cheese over the top and cook for 2-3 minutes until cheese melts.
- Serve warm.
Notes
You can add chopped vegetables like bell peppers or mushrooms for extra flavor. Garnish with fresh basil if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: penne pasta with ground beef, easy pasta dinner, weeknight pasta, beef pasta