Description
This creamy Velveeta penne pasta with Cajun beef Alfredo sauce recipe is a spicy, comforting pasta dish packed with bold Cajun flavor, hearty ground beef, and smooth Velveeta cheese. Perfect for weeknight dinners, this easy Cajun Alfredo pasta will become a favorite in your meal rotation. Try this one-pot creamy pasta with Cajun beef for a delicious and satisfying dinner.
Ingredients
1 pound penne pasta
1 pound ground beef
2 cups Velveeta cheese, cubed
1 cup heavy cream
1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
2 tablespoons butter
Instructions
1. Boil penne pasta according to package directions in salted water. Drain and set aside.
2. In a large skillet over medium-high heat, brown the ground beef. Drain any excess fat.
3. Season the cooked beef with Cajun seasoning, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and pepper. Stir to combine.
4. In a separate saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Add heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer.
5. Stir in the Velveeta cheese cubes. Continue stirring until cheese is fully melted and sauce is smooth.
6. Add the cooked pasta and seasoned beef to the cheese sauce. Stir to coat everything evenly.
7. Let the mixture simmer briefly, allowing flavors to meld.
8. Serve hot, optionally garnished with paprika or chopped parsley.
Notes
Make sure to salt your pasta water well to enhance the flavor.
Use freshly grated Velveeta for quicker melting and better texture.
Add a splash of milk or cream when reheating to maintain sauce creaminess.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Pasta
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Cajun-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1.5 cups
- Calories: 690
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 42g
- Saturated Fat: 22g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 33g
- Cholesterol: 125mg