Penne Ala Malnati Recipe
Cream and romano cheese folded into our meat sauce baked with mozzarella.
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Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
Method
Cooking Instructions
- 1
Cook the Penne Pasta
In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook the penne pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- 2
Prepare the Meat Sauce
In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add ground beef, salt, and black pepper, cooking until the beef is browned. Drain excess fat.
- 3
Combine Ingredients
Stir in marinara sauce and heavy cream into the beef mixture. Let it simmer for about 5 minutes. Then, fold in the cooked penne pasta and grated Romano cheese.
- 4
Bake the Dish
Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Transfer the pasta mixture into a greased baking dish. Top with shredded mozzarella cheese. Bake in the preheated oven for about 25-30 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and golden.
- 5
Serve
Remove from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes before serving. Enjoy your Penne ala Malnati!
