Description
This Creamy Velveeta Beef Stroganoff and Penne Pasta is the ultimate one-pan comfort meal. With tender beef, earthy mushrooms, and penne smothered in a rich, cheesy sauce, it’s the kind of dish that makes weeknights feel special. Ready in under 30 minutes, it’s creamy, hearty, and full of bold flavor.
Ingredients
1 pound ground beef
1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
8 ounces mushrooms, sliced (baby bella or white)
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup beef broth
1 cup heavy cream
8 ounces Velveeta cheese, cubed
1/2 cup sour cream
10 ounces penne pasta
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 tablespoon chopped parsley (optional)
Instructions
1. Heat a large skillet over medium heat with a bit of oil. Add chopped onion and cook until translucent.
2. Add garlic and mushrooms. Cook until mushrooms soften and start to brown.
3. Add ground beef to the skillet. Cook until browned. Season with salt, pepper, and paprika. Drain excess fat.
4. Stir in beef broth and heavy cream. Bring to a gentle simmer.
5. Add Velveeta cubes. Stir until melted and the sauce is creamy.
6. Mix in sour cream and adjust seasoning as needed.
7. Meanwhile, cook penne pasta in salted water until al dente. Drain and add to the sauce.
8. Stir until pasta is fully coated in the sauce.
9. Top with chopped parsley if desired, and serve hot.
Notes
Stir the cheese in slowly and on low heat to prevent clumping.
Don’t overcook the pasta—it will continue cooking slightly in the hot sauce.
Use freshly grated garlic for the best flavor boost.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1.5 cups
- Calories: 680
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 960mg
- Fat: 38g
- Saturated Fat: 19g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 115mg
Keywords: creamy pasta, beef stroganoff, Velveeta, penne, one-pan