Description
If you’re craving cheesy comfort food that comes together fast, this Creamy Velveeta Beef Stroganoff and Penne Pasta is your dream dinner. Juicy ground beef, tender pasta, hearty mushrooms, and melty Velveeta cheese blend into a smooth, rich sauce that tastes like home in every bite. This easy dinner is perfect for weeknights and makes amazing leftovers too. Whether you’re searching for comfort food, easy dinner recipes, pasta meal ideas, or family-friendly food ideas, this one-pan wonder checks all the boxes.
Ingredients
400g ground beef
250g penne pasta
200g Velveeta cheese, cubed
1 cup mushrooms, sliced
1 small onion, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup beef broth
1/2 cup milk
2 tablespoons butter
1 tablespoon chopped parsley (optional)
Instructions
1. Cook penne pasta according to package directions, then drain and set aside.
2. In a skillet, cook ground beef over medium heat until browned. Drain any fat.
3. Add butter, mushrooms, and onions. Cook until soft and golden.
4. Stir in garlic and beef broth. Let simmer for 2–3 minutes.
5. Add cubed Velveeta and milk. Stir until melted into a creamy sauce.
6. Add cooked pasta to skillet. Toss everything together until coated.
7. Garnish with chopped parsley and serve warm.
Notes
Cook pasta al dente so it doesn’t get too soft when tossed in the sauce.
Add a splash of milk when reheating to keep the sauce creamy.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 610
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 950mg
- Fat: 33g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 46g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: creamy pasta, ground beef recipe, quick dinner, cheesy pasta, easy meal