Cheesy Cheddar and Monterey Jack Beef Penne: The Ultimate Comfort Dish
This Cheesy Cheddar and Monterey Jack Beef Penne is the ultimate comfort dish, combining rich flavors and creamy textures for a satisfying meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Pasta
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Meat-based
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 ounces penne pasta
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (15 ounces) tomato sauce
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the penne pasta according to package instructions; drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, brown the ground beef over medium heat. Add chopped onion and garlic, and sauté until translucent.
- Stir in the tomato sauce and Italian seasoning. Season with salt and black pepper.
- Add cooked penne to the skillet, mixing well to combine.
- Sprinkle cheddar and Monterey Jack cheese over the pasta mixture, stirring until melted and creamy.
- Serve hot, garnished with additional cheese if desired.
Notes
- This dish can be customized with your favorite vegetables.
- For a spicier kick, add red pepper flakes.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4 grams
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 25 grams
- Saturated Fat: 10 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 40 grams
- Fiber: 3 grams
- Protein: 25 grams
- Cholesterol: 70 mg
Keywords: Cheesy Cheddar, Monterey Jack, Beef, Penne, Comfort Food