Cajun Beef Spaghetti in Creamy Three-Cheese Parmesan Sauce
Indulge in the bold flavors of Cajun Beef Spaghetti in Creamy Three-Cheese Parmesan Sauce. This dish effortlessly combines the zest of Cajun-spiced ground beef with a luscious, creamy cheese sauce and perfectly cooked spaghetti, creating a satisfying meal that’s ideal for busy weeknights or special gatherings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Cajun
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 a large pot of salted boiling water until al dente. Drain and reserve 1/2 cup pasta water.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and sear the ground beef with Cajun seasoning, salt, and pepper until browned. Set aside.
- In the same skillet, melt butter and sauté garlic until fragrant.
- Add heavy cream and simmer gently before whisking in all cheeses until smooth.
- Toss cooked spaghetti with the creamy sauce, adding reserved pasta water as needed to adjust consistency.
- Fold in seared beef and let simmer for a couple of minutes to meld flavors.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 240g)
- Calories: 620
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 37g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 54g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg