1. Cook the Ground Beef

Start by heating your pan over medium/high heat. Crumble the ground beef patties into the pan, seasoning with salt, black pepper, and meat seasoning. Cook until the meat is browned and crumbled, ensuring it’s fully cooked through for safety and flavor.

2. Add Aromatics

Turn down the heat to medium and stir in finely chopped garlic and ginger. The key here is constant stirring to prevent burning while allowing the flavors to meld beautifully with the beef.

3. Incorporate Mushrooms and Onions

Add the shiitake mushrooms, chopped into bite-sized pieces, to the mixture. After about 3 minutes, toss in the green onions. This step infuses the dish with earthy flavors and a slight crunch.

4. Perfectly Cook the Pasta

Meanwhile, in a separate pot, bring water to a boil and season generously with salt. Add the penne pasta. Cook it until just halfway done – it will continue cooking in the sauce.

5. Combine and Finish Cooking

Before draining the pasta, save a couple of ladles of pasta water and add this starchy liquid to your beef and mushrooms. This helps to create a silky, binding sauce. Add the drained pasta directly to the sauce, turn off the heat, and sprinkle in the Parmesan cheese. Stir until everything is wonderfully combined.

6. Serve with a Touch of Elegance

Serve hot, topped with an extra sprinkle of Parmesan. This final touch adds a layer of decadent flavor that will make your dish stand out.