Penne Ground Beef Pasta is an Italian fusion dish that combines classic Italian pasta with Western style meat sauces. These is a meal that is desired for its simplicity, filling and meaty flavor.

Penne is an Italian word meaning pen. Penne is designed to hold sauces well due to its ridges and hollow shape. Other shapes of paste can as well be used to replace penne pasta.

Penne Ground Beef Pasta is a budget friendly meal as well as a quick meal idea. This is a very ideal meal for those who do not have a lot time for tedious meal preparation.

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Ingredients For Making Penne Ground Beef Pasta

• 250 g ground beef
• 200 g penne pasta
• 1 large onion washed and cut into cubes
• 5 garlic cloves, peeled and crushed
• 200 ml heavy cream
• Beef broth
• 1 tsp. cumin powder
• 1 tbsp. Worcestershire sauce
• 1 tsp. turmeric powder
• 1/2 tsp. thyme
• 1 tsp. paprika powder
• 1/2 tsp. cayenne pepper
• 1/2 tsp. oregano
• 1 small bunch spring onions cut into small cubes (for garnishing)
• 1 tbsp. ghee

How To Prepare Penne Ground Beef Pasta

1. Boil 500 millimeters of water in a sauce pan, add the pasta and boil until al dente, then drain and put aside.
2. In a frying pan, add 1 tablespoon of ghee and let it heat up, add the chopped onion and cook until soft, then add the garlic and sauté for one minute.
3. Add the paprika, cayenne pepper, oregano salt, cumin and bay leaf. Mix well and cook for 3 minutes to release the aroma.
4. Add the ground beef and break it up with a spatula then mix it up with the spices, add 1/2 cup of beef stock, cover and let simmer on low heat for 15 minutes.
5. Add the tomato paste and crushed tomatoes, mix well and cover to cook for 10 minutes.
6. Add the heavy cream, cheddar cheese and mozzarella cheese, combine everything together, then add the pasta and mix well. Add the spring onions to garnish.
7. Serve while still hot.