Description
Velveeta beef stroganoff and penne pasta brings comfort and richness to classic Russian cuisine. Hearty noodles draped in silky cheese sauce with tender beef create a satisfying meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Proteins:
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1/2 lb Velveeta cheese, cubed
- 1/4 cup sour cream
Pasta and Base:
- 16 oz penne pasta
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1/2 cup milk
Aromatics and Seasonings:
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp dried parsley
- 1/2 tsp paprika
Instructions
- Boil water in a large pot and cook penne pasta according to package directions until al dente, typically 8-10 minutes, then drain and set aside.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat, add diced onions, and sauté until translucent and slightly golden, about 3-4 minutes.
- Add minced garlic to the skillet and cook for an additional 30 seconds until fragrant, stirring constantly to prevent burning.
- Introduce ground beef to the skillet, breaking it into small crumbles and cooking until completely browned and no pink remains, approximately 6-7 minutes.
- Sprinkle salt, black pepper, paprika, and dried parsley over the beef mixture, stirring to distribute seasonings evenly.
- Pour beef broth and milk into the skillet, allowing the liquid to simmer and create a rich, flavorful base for the sauce.
- Gradually add cubed Velveeta cheese, stirring continuously until the cheese melts completely and creates a smooth, creamy sauce.
- Reduce heat to low and fold in sour cream, mixing gently to incorporate without causing the sauce to separate.
- Add cooked penne pasta to the skillet, tossing thoroughly to ensure each pasta piece is coated with the creamy Velveeta beef sauce.
- Let the entire mixture heat through for 2-3 minutes, allowing flavors to meld together before serving hot.
Notes
- Customize cheese for dietary needs by swapping Velveeta with lactose-free or plant-based cheese alternatives.
- Boost protein content by adding extra lean ground beef or mixing in ground turkey for variety.
- Enhance vegetable intake by incorporating mushrooms, bell peppers, or spinach during the sautéing stage for added nutrition.
- Create a gluten-free version by using gluten-free pasta and verifying that all seasonings are certified gluten-free.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 100 mg