Description
A quick and easy creamy pasta dish with Cajun-spiced beef and Velveeta cheese sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz penne pasta
- 1 lb ground beef
- 2 tbsp Cajun seasoning
- 1/2 cup diced onion
- 1/2 cup diced bell pepper
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 8 oz Velveeta cheese, cubed
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Cook penne pasta according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
- Brown ground beef in a large skillet over medium heat. Drain excess fat.
- Add Cajun seasoning, onion, bell pepper, and garlic to the beef. Cook for 3-4 minutes.
- Reduce heat to low. Add Velveeta and milk, stirring until cheese melts.
- Stir in cooked pasta and Parmesan cheese. Mix well.
- Cook for 2-3 minutes until heated through. Serve immediately.
Notes
- Adjust Cajun seasoning to taste
- For extra creaminess, add 2 tbsp butter
- Substitute ground chicken for a lighter version
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 20 mins
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1.5 cups
- Calories: 580
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 1200mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
Keywords: creamy pasta, Cajun beef, Velveeta recipe, easy dinner