A quick, comforting, cheesy pasta dish that becomes everyone’s new favorite dinner.

This recipe is budget-friendly, stress-free, and loaded with flavor. Tender penne pasta, perfectly seasoned ground beef, and a creamy, cheesy sauce come together in one skillet — making cleanup as easy as the cooking!

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⭐ Ingredients

For the Beef & Veggies

• 1 lb (450 g) ground beef

• 1 small onion, diced (optional)

• 1 green bell pepper, diced

• 2–3 cloves garlic, minced

• 1 tsp Italian seasoning

• 1 tsp paprika

• ½ tsp salt (more to taste)

• ½ tsp black pepper

For the Pasta & Sauce

• 3 cups cooked penne pasta

• 1 cup beef broth

• 1 cup heavy cream (or half-and-half)

• 1 cup shredded mozzarella

• ½ cup shredded cheddar (optional)

• 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce

• 1 tsp garlic powder

• 1 tsp onion powder

Optional Add-Ins

• Red pepper flakes (for heat)

• Mushrooms

• Peas

• Parmesan on top

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👩‍🍳 Instructions

1. Brown the Beef

In a large skillet over medium-high heat:

1. Cook the ground beef until browned.

2. Add the onion, bell pepper, and garlic.

3. Sauté until vegetables soften.

Drain excess fat.

Season with:

• Italian seasoning

• Paprika

• Salt & pepper

Stir and cook 1 more minute.

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2. Build the Creamy Sauce

Reduce heat to medium.

Add:

• Beef broth

• Heavy cream

• Worcestershire sauce

• Garlic powder

• Onion powder

Stir well and let it simmer 3–5 minutes until slightly thickened.

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3. Add the Cooked Pasta

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