Garlic Butter Cajun Beef Penne in Velvety Cheese Sauce
Garlic Butter Cajun Beef Penne in Velvety Cheese Sauce is a comforting and indulgent dish that elevates your pasta game to new heights. This creamy, cheesy delight combines savory ground beef with aromatic garlic and bold Cajun spices for a flavor-packed meal that’s perfect for family dinners or entertaining guests. With a velvety cheese sauce enveloping each penne piece, this quick recipe can be prepared in just 30 minutes, making it an ideal choice for busy weeknights. Serve it with a fresh salad or garlic bread to round out the meal and impress everyone at the table.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- 12 oz penne pasta
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning (optional but recommended)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup Velveeta cheese, cubed
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Cook the penne pasta in salted boiling water until al dente; drain and set aside.
- In a skillet, melt butter over medium heat and sauté minced garlic until fragrant.
- Add ground beef to the skillet and cook until browned, breaking it up as needed; drain excess fat.
- Stir in Cajun seasoning and Italian seasoning (if using).
- Pour in heavy cream, reduce heat, and add Velveeta cheese; stir until smooth.
- Mix in mozzarella and Parmesan until melted and creamy.
- Combine cooked penne with the sauce, ensuring it’s well-coated.
- Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper; serve hot, garnished with parsley if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 610
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 820mg
- Fat: 37g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 120mg