Description
A rich and creamy pasta dish featuring tender beef and a zesty Cajun flavor, all enveloped in a Velveeta cheese sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz penne pasta
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 cup Velveeta cheese, cubed
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup Cajun seasoning
- 1/2 cup diced bell peppers
- 1/2 cup diced onions
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the penne pasta according to package instructions; drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, brown the ground beef over medium heat until fully cooked; drain excess fat.
- Add the diced bell peppers, onions, and garlic to the skillet; sauté until vegetables are tender.
- Stir in the Cajun seasoning, heavy cream, and Velveeta cheese; cook until the cheese is melted and the sauce is smooth.
- Add the cooked penne pasta to the skillet; toss to coat the pasta in the sauce.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste; serve hot.
Notes
- For a spicier dish, increase the amount of Cajun seasoning.
- Feel free to add vegetables like spinach or mushrooms for extra nutrition.
- This dish can be made ahead of time and reheated before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: Creamy Cajun Beef Alfredo, Velveeta, Penne Pasta, Pasta Recipe