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Cajun Beef Spaghetti in Creamy Three-Cheese Parmesan Sauce

Savory Cajun Beef Spaghetti in Creamy Three-Cheese Sauce

Indulge in this comforting Cajun Beef Spaghetti in Creamy Three-Cheese Parmesan Sauce, perfect for any weeknight.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Cajun
Calories: 550

Ingredients
  

For the Pasta
  • 12 ounces Spaghetti or fettuccine or penne
For the Beef
  • 1 pound Diced Beef (Sirloin or Ribeye) or ground beef
For the Sauce
  • 1 tablespoon Cajun Seasoning adjust to taste
  • 2 tablespoons Butter divided
  • 3 cloves Garlic minced
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream
  • 4 ounces Cream Cheese or ricotta
  • 1 cup Mozzarella Cheese or provolone
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese or Pecorino Romano
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 teaspoon Black Pepper
For Garnish
  • 2 tablespoons Chopped Parsley

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • Skillet
  • Colander
  • mixing bowl
  • spatula

Method
 

Cooking Steps
  1. Start by bringing a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil over high heat.
  2. Add the spaghetti and cook according to package instructions until al dente, about 8 to 10 minutes.
  3. Drain the pasta well in a colander and set it aside, reserving a bit of pasta water in case you need to thin the sauce later.
  4. While the pasta cooks, toss the diced beef with Cajun seasoning in a mixing bowl until evenly coated.
  5. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and add a tablespoon of butter.
  6. Once the butter is melted and bubbling, add the seasoned beef. Sear the beef for about 3–4 minutes, stirring occasionally until nicely browned and just cooked through.
  7. Remove the beef from the skillet and set it aside.
  8. In the same skillet, add another tablespoon of butter and decrease the heat to medium.
  9. Toss in the freshly minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute, or until fragrant.
  10. Pour in the heavy cream, stirring continuously, and bring it to a gentle simmer.
  11. Add the cream cheese, mozzarella, and Parmesan, stirring until melted and smooth, about 3–5 minutes.
  12. Return the cooked beef and spaghetti to the skillet with the creamy sauce. Toss everything together thoroughly.
  13. Garnish generously with chopped parsley before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 550kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 32gFat: 28gSaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 15IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 25mgIron: 15mg

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days. For freezing, use freezer-safe containers for up to 2 months.

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