Description
A rich and comforting pasta dish featuring penne coated in a creamy Velveeta Four-Cheese sauce, paired with tender Cajun-seasoned beef bites for a spicy, savory kick.
Ingredients
454g penne pasta
400g Velveeta Four-Cheese
240ml heavy cream
56g butter
15g Cajun seasoning
450g sirloin or ribeye steak, cubed
30ml olive oil
5g salt
3g black pepper
Instructions
1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add penne and cook until al dente, following package instructions. Drain and set aside.
2. Toss steak cubes with olive oil, Cajun seasoning, salt, and pepper. Heat a skillet over medium-high heat and sear beef in batches until browned and cooked to preferred doneness. Remove and keep warm.
3. In a saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Add heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer. Stir in Velveeta Four-Cheese until fully melted and smooth.
4. Add cooked penne to the cheese sauce, tossing to coat evenly.
5. Serve pasta alongside Cajun beef bites. Garnish with extra Cajun seasoning or fresh herbs if desired.
Notes
Use freshly cooked pasta so the sauce clings beautifully.
Sear beef in batches; overcrowding the pan steams the meat.
When reheating, add a splash of cream to restore silky texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Pasta & Beef
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 720
- Sugar: 4
- Sodium: 1120
- Fat: 38
- Saturated Fat: 18
- Unsaturated Fat: 17
- Trans Fat: 1
- Carbohydrates: 56
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 41
- Cholesterol: 130
Keywords: pasta, beef, creamy, Cajun, cheese