Description
Cajun Beef Spaghetti in Creamy Three-Cheese Parmesan Sauce is a delightful dish that brings bold flavors and comfort together, making it an ideal choice for any meal. This recipe features tender ground beef seasoned with zesty Cajun spices, enveloped in a velvety three-cheese sauce that clings perfectly to each strand of spaghetti. With its quick preparation time of just 35 minutes, this hearty pasta dish is perfect for busy weeknights or special gatherings. Serve it warm, garnished with fresh parsley, and watch as it becomes a family favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz spaghetti
- 1 lb ground beef (or sirloin)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning (adjust to taste)
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 1/4 cups heavy cream
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 3/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
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. Sear the ground beef seasoned with Cajun spices until browned; set aside.
- In the same skillet, melt butter and sauté garlic until fragrant.
- Pour in heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer; whisk in cheeses until smooth.
- Toss the spaghetti into the creamy sauce, adding reserved pasta water if needed.
- Fold the beef back into the mixture and let it simmer for 1-2 minutes.
- Serve garnished with fresh parsley.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 620
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 42g
- Saturated Fat: 22g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 85mg