Description
A comforting and easy one-pot dish featuring smoky chipotle, tender beef, and creamy cheddar sauce over soft penne pasta.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef
- 12 ounces penne pasta (dry)
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 to 2 chipotle peppers in adobo, minced
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 ½ cups beef broth
- 1 ½ cups shredded cheddar cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Place a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it up with a spatula. Drain excess fat if there’s a lot, but leave a tablespoon for flavor.
- Stir in the chopped onion and garlic, cooking until soft and fragrant (about 2–3 minutes).
- Add tomato paste and minced chipotle peppers, mixing thoroughly and cooking slightly (about 1 minute).
- Pour in beef broth, heavy cream, and dry pasta. Stir to combine, ensuring pasta is mostly submerged.
- Bring to a boil, reduce heat, cover, and simmer for about 12–15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Once pasta is cooked, stir in shredded cheddar cheese and cherry tomatoes. Cook uncovered for 2–3 minutes until cheese melts.
- Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper. Sprinkle chopped parsley on top and serve hot.
Notes
This dish is rich and calorie-dense; consider using lighter options to reduce calories or fat. Perfect for weeknights or casual gatherings.
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 20
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 1010
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 1000mg
- Fat: 60g
- Saturated Fat: 30g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 70g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 43g
- Cholesterol: 100mg