potatohead101
Culinary Explorer
Randomly decided to bless some strangers with this cheesy goodness... enjoy!
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Ingredients
- 1 package (16 ounces) penne pasta
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1/4 cup butter, cubed
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 cups 2% milk
- 1-1/4 cups beef broth
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 3 teaspoons ground mustard
- 2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) diced tomatoes, drained
- 4 green onions, chopped
- 3 cups shredded Colby-Monterey Jack cheese, divided
- 2/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese, divided
Directions
- Cook the pasta as directed on the package and then drain it.
- Meanwhile, in a Dutch oven, cook the beef over medium heat until it's no longer pink, which usually takes around 5-7 minutes. Break the beef into crumbles as it cooks. Once done, remove it from the pan using a slotted spoon, and drain off any excess drippings.
- In the same pan, melt the butter over low heat, then stir in the flour until it's smooth. Cook and stir this mixture until it's lightly browned, typically around 2-3 minutes, being careful not to burn it. Gradually whisk in the milk, broth, Worcestershire sauce, and mustard. Bring this mixture to a boil, stirring constantly, and continue to cook and stir until it thickens, which usually takes about 1-2 minutes. Then, stir in the tomatoes and return the mixture to a boil. Reduce the heat, cover, and let it simmer for 5 minutes.
- Afterward, stir in the green onions, cooked pasta, and beef, and heat everything through. Add half of the cheese and stir until it's melted. Sprinkle the remaining cheese on top, remove the pan from the heat, and let it sit covered until all the cheese is melted.