Description
Cajun Beef Spaghetti in Creamy Three-Cheese Parmesan Sauce is a delightful dish that brings the bold flavors of Cajun cuisine right to your table. This recipe features tender ground beef seasoned with zesty Cajun spices, all enveloped in a rich and creamy three-cheese sauce that clings perfectly to al dente spaghetti. With just 35 minutes from start to finish, it’s an effortless yet impressive option for family dinners or special occasions. Serve this hearty pasta dish garnished with fresh parsley, and watch it become a favorite among friends and family.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz spaghetti
- 1 lb ground beef (or sirloin)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 1/4 cups heavy cream
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 3/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Cook spaghetti in salted boiling water until al dente; drain and reserve 1/2 cup pasta water.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Add ground beef seasoned with Cajun seasoning, salt, and pepper; cook until browned. Remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, reduce heat to medium, melt butter, and sauté garlic until fragrant. Add heavy cream and simmer gently.
- Whisk in mozzarella, cheddar, and parmesan cheeses until smooth.
- Toss cooked spaghetti into the sauce, adding reserved pasta water if needed. Incorporate seared beef and simmer for another minute.
- Serve hot garnished with fresh parsley.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 590
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 40g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 95mg