Description

This Delicious Creamy Velveeta Penne Pasta Recipe with Cajun Beef Alfredo Sauce is the ultimate comfort food dinner. Made with creamy Velveeta cheese, Cajun-seasoned ground beef, and rich Alfredo sauce tossed with tender penne pasta, it’s a bold, hearty, and satisfying dish perfect for weeknight meals. Keywords: velveeta pasta, cajun beef alfredo, creamy pasta dinner, spicy pasta recipe, cheesy pasta skillet.

Ingredients

2 cups penne pasta

1 pound ground beef

8 ounces Velveeta cheese, cubed

1 cup heavy cream

2 tablespoons butter

1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning

2 cloves garlic, minced

Salt and pepper to taste

1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped (optional)

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Instructions

1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add penne pasta and cook until al dente. Drain and set aside.

2. In a large skillet over medium-high heat, melt butter and sauté minced garlic until fragrant.

3. Add ground beef and cook until fully browned, breaking it apart. Sprinkle Cajun seasoning over the beef and stir to combine.

4. Reduce heat to medium, pour in the heavy cream, and let simmer for 2-3 minutes.

5. Add cubed Velveeta and stir until fully melted into a creamy sauce.

6. Toss the cooked penne pasta into the skillet, mixing until evenly coated. Add pasta water if sauce needs thinning.

7. Serve hot, garnished with parsley and optional extra cheese.

Notes

Velveeta melts quickly, so stir constantly on low heat to avoid scorching.

Don’t skip salting your pasta water—it’s the only chance to season the noodles themselves.

A splash of reserved pasta water helps maintain creaminess when reheating.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Category: Dinner
Method: Skillet
Cuisine: American, Southern Fusion

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 1/2 cups
Calories: 690
Sugar: 3g
Sodium: 960mg
Fat: 41g
Saturated Fat: 22g
Unsaturated Fat: 16g
Trans Fat: 1g
Carbohydrates: 43g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 35g
Cholesterol: 125mg