Description
A rich, creamy pasta dish featuring velveeta cheese and cajun-seasoned beef in an alfredo sauce.
Ingredients
- 8 oz penne pasta
- 1 lb ground beef
- 2 tbsp cajun seasoning
- 1 cup velveeta cheese, cubed
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp butter
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 tsp salt
Instructions
- Cook penne pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- Brown ground beef in a skillet over medium heat. Drain excess fat.
- Add cajun seasoning to beef and stir well. Remove beef from skillet.
- In the same skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add garlic and sauté for 30 seconds.
- Reduce heat to low. Add velveeta cheese and heavy cream, stirring until cheese melts.
- Stir in parmesan cheese, black pepper, and salt.
- Add cooked beef back to the skillet and mix well.
- Toss cooked pasta with the sauce until evenly coated.
- Serve hot.
Notes
- Adjust cajun seasoning to your preferred spice level.
- For a thicker sauce, simmer longer before adding pasta.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 20 mins
- Category: Pasta
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American