Cheesy Beef Penne Skillet: Indulgent Comfort Food Made Easy
This Cheesy Beef Penne Skillet is the ultimate indulgent comfort food, combining savory beef, creamy cheese, and perfectly cooked penne pasta in one pan for an easy weeknight dinner.
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: None
- 1 pound ground beef
- 8 ounces penne pasta
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can diced tomatoes (15 ounces)
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add chopped onion and garlic, sautéing until softened.
- Add ground beef to the skillet, breaking it apart and cooking until browned. Drain any excess fat.
- Stir in the diced tomatoes, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Bring to a simmer.
- Meanwhile, cook penne pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain.
- Add the cooked penne to the skillet and mix well with the beef mixture.
- Sprinkle the cheddar cheese on top and cover the skillet, allowing the cheese to melt.
- Serve warm and enjoy your Cheesy Beef Penne Skillet!
Notes
- Feel free to add vegetables like bell peppers or spinach for extra nutrition.
- This dish can easily be made ahead and reheated for quick meals.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3 grams
- Sodium: 700 milligrams
- Fat: 25 grams
- Saturated Fat: 10 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 35 grams
- Fiber: 2 grams
- Protein: 30 grams
- Cholesterol: 80 milligrams
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