Description
A rich and creamy pasta dish combining Cajun-spiced beef with Velveeta cheese and penne pasta for a comforting meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- 8 oz penne pasta
- 1 (16 oz) package Velveeta cheese, cubed
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tbsp Cajun seasoning
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Cook penne pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add diced onion and minced garlic, sauté until softened.
- Add ground beef and Cajun seasoning. Cook until beef is browned, breaking it into small pieces.
- Reduce heat to low. Stir in Velveeta cheese and heavy cream until cheese is melted and sauce is smooth.
- Add cooked penne pasta to the skillet, tossing to coat evenly.
- Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- For extra heat, add more Cajun seasoning.
- Substitute half-and-half for heavy cream if preferred.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 20 mins
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 680
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 980mg
- Fat: 42g
- Saturated Fat: 22g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 135mg
Keywords: Cajun beef pasta, Velveeta pasta, creamy penne recipe