Garlic Butter Cajun Beef Penne in Velvety Cheese Sauce
Garlic Butter Cajun Beef Penne in Velvety Cheese Sauce is the ultimate comfort food that brings a delightful fusion of flavors to your dinner table. This creamy pasta dish features tender ground beef, aromatic garlic, and a zesty Cajun kick, all enveloped in a luscious cheese sauce that’s simply irresistible. Perfect for family dinners or casual gatherings, it’s easy to prepare and takes just 30 minutes from start to finish. With its rich and satisfying taste, this dish is sure to please even the pickiest eaters.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- 12 oz penne pasta
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup Velveeta cheese, cubed
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the penne pasta in salted boiling water until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, melt butter over medium heat and sauté minced garlic for 1 minute.
- Add ground beef and cook until browned; drain excess fat.
- Stir in Cajun seasoning and combine well.
- Pour in heavy cream, adding Velveeta cubes until melted into a smooth sauce.
- Mix in mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses until thickened.
- Toss the cooked penne with the cheese sauce until evenly coated.
- Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper before serving hot.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 620
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 760mg
- Fat: 37g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 110mg