Description
This Creamy Velveeta Beef Stroganoff and Penne Pasta is the ultimate one-skillet comfort food. Packed with tender pasta, savory ground beef, mushrooms, and a velvety cheese sauce made with Velveeta, it’s the perfect easy weeknight dinner. Ideal for families, meal prep, or cozy nights in—this cheesy beef pasta delivers big flavor with minimal fuss.
Ingredients
1 pound ground beef
12 ounces penne pasta
8 ounces Velveeta cheese, cubed
1 cup sliced mushrooms
1 small onion, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup beef broth
1/2 cup heavy cream
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1 tablespoon fresh parsley (optional)
Instructions
1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook penne pasta until al dente. Drain and set aside.
2. In a large skillet over medium heat, cook ground beef until browned and fully cooked. Drain excess fat.
3. Add diced onion and sliced mushrooms to the skillet. Sauté for 5-6 minutes until softened. Stir in garlic and cook for 30 more seconds.
4. Reduce heat to low. Add beef broth and heavy cream. Stir to combine.
5. Add cubed Velveeta cheese. Stir constantly until melted and the sauce is smooth.
6. Return cooked penne to the skillet. Toss to coat evenly with sauce.
7. Season with salt, pepper, and paprika. Stir to blend.
8. Garnish with fresh parsley if desired. Serve warm.
Notes
Let the Velveeta melt gently over low heat to avoid breaking the sauce.
Add a splash of cream when reheating to restore creaminess.
Stir pasta gently when mixing to keep the penne intact and saucy.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Pasta
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ¼ cups
- Calories: 685
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 880mg
- Fat: 38g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 54g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 31g
- Cholesterol: 115mg