Description
This Creamy Velveeta Penne Pasta with Cajun Beef Alfredo Sauce is the ultimate comfort food with a spicy twist. Perfectly cooked penne is coated in a silky Velveeta and heavy cream Alfredo, layered with flavorful Cajun-spiced ground beef, and optionally topped with gooey mozzarella. It’s indulgent, fast to make, and will leave everyone asking for seconds.
Ingredients
2 cups penne pasta
1 pound ground beef
1 cup Velveeta cheese, cubed
1 cup heavy cream
1 tablespoon butter
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon black pepper
1 cup shredded mozzarella (optional)
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley (optional)
Instructions
1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook penne pasta until al dente, then drain and set aside.
2. In a skillet, melt butter over medium-high heat. Add ground beef, season with salt and pepper, and cook until browned. Drain excess fat.
3. Add minced garlic to the skillet and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
4. Pour in heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer. Stir in Cajun seasoning.
5. Reduce heat to low and add cubed Velveeta cheese. Stir until melted and smooth.
6. Add cooked penne pasta to the sauce and toss to coat evenly.
7. (Optional) Transfer to an oven-safe dish, top with mozzarella, and broil for 2–3 minutes until golden and bubbly.
8. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve hot.
Notes
For a thicker sauce, reduce the cream slightly or simmer a bit longer before adding cheese.
Adjust the Cajun seasoning to taste—start small if you’re spice-sensitive.
Use freshly shredded mozzarella for the best broiled topping—it melts better than pre-shredded!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 670
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 980mg
- Fat: 42g
- Saturated Fat: 21g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: cheesy pasta, Cajun Alfredo, Velveeta pasta