Cheesy Beef Pasta Recipe

Ingredients:

For the Pasta:

• 300g pasta (penne or shell pasta)

• 300g ground beef

• 1 small onion, finely chopped

• 2 garlic cloves, minced

• 1 tbsp oil

• ½ cup ketchup

• 1 tsp mustard

• ½ cup broth (or water)

• Salt & pepper to taste

For the Cheese Sauce:

• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

• ½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese

• ½ cup heavy cream or milk

Instructions:

1. Cook the Pasta:

• Boil water in a large pot with salt.

• Cook the pasta until it's almost done (al dente).

• Drain and reserve 1 cup of pasta water.

2. Prepare the Beef Mixture:

• Heat oil in a large pan over medium heat.

• Add chopped onions and sauté until soft.

• Add minced garlic and stir for a minute.

• Add ground beef and cook until browned.

• Season with salt and pepper.

3. Add Flavors:

• Mix in ketchup, mustard, and broth.

• Let it simmer for 5 minutes until slightly thickened.

4. Make the Cheese Sauce:

• Pour in heavy cream (or milk) into the beef mixture.

• Gradually add cheddar and mozzarella cheese, stirring until melted and creamy.

5. Combine Everything:

• Add the cooked pasta to the sauce and mix well until fully coated.

• If the sauce is too thick, add some reserved pasta water.

6. Serve:

• Serve hot and garnish with extra cheese or chopped parsley if desired.