The Chunky Chef · by The Chunky Chef★ 4.9 (13)
Ultimate Creamy Baked Penne
NUTRITION · PER SERVING55M COOK
CAL 53%·PRO 99%
CARBS 63G24% OF CAL
24G FIBER28G OTHER11G TOTAL SUGAR
FAT 70G59% OF CAL
31G SAT40G UNSAT
BARS = SHARE OF RECIPE CALORIES · RINGS = FDA DV
A rich, creamy baked pasta with ground beef, marinara sauce, and melted mozzarella. Bold Italian-American flavors make this a comforting family dinner that freezes well.
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Nutrition & ingredients
Ingredients
serves 6- 16 oz dried penne pasta
- 1 lb. ground beef
- 1 Tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 medium yellow onion (diced)
- 5 cloves garlic (minced)
- 48 oz marinara sauce (I like to use Rao's brand)
- 16 oz cream cheese (softened to room temperature)
- 5 Tbsp heavy whipping cream
- 2 Tbsp dried Italian seasoning
- 2 Tbsp grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 Tbsp minced fresh basil
- 2 tsp dried parsley
- 1 tsp kosher salt (divided)
- 1/2 tsp black pepper (divided)
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese (divided)
- additional minced fresh basil (for garnish)
At a glance
PER SERVING · TIME 55M
CAL 53%·PRO 99%
CARBS 63G24% OF CAL
24G FIBER28G OTHER11G TOTAL SUGAR
FAT 70G59% OF CAL
31G SAT40G UNSAT
BARS = SHARE OF RECIPE CALORIES · RINGS = FDA DV
Complete estimate · 100% of estimated mass resolved
All countable ingredients resolved. Figures are per serving.
- Prep
- 15m
- Cook
- 40m
- Sodium
- 1713mg
- Total sugar
- 11g
Added sugar is not shown when one or more ingredients lack reliable added-sugar evidence.
Nutrition estimated from ingredients, per serving.
Vitamins & minerals
- Potassium
- 861mg
- Calcium
- 454mg
- Iron
- 10mg
Estimated from ingredients; USDA coverage varies by food.
- PREP
- 15M
- SODIUM
- 1713MG
- ESTIMATE
- COMPLETE
Nutrition estimated from ingredients, per serving. 100% of estimated mass resolved.