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Cajun Beef Spaghetti in Creamy Three-Cheese Parmesan Sauce

Cajun Beef Spaghetti in Creamy Three-Cheese Parmesan Bliss

Enjoy a hearty Cajun Beef Spaghetti in Creamy Three-Cheese Parmesan Sauce that's perfect for weeknight dinners.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Cajun
Calories: 650
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Pasta
  • 8 ounces Spaghetti Noodles Cook until al dente
For the Beef
  • 1 pound Ground Beef Aim for 80/20
  • 1 tablespoon Olive Oil For sautéing
  • 2 tablespoons Unsalted Butter Enhances creaminess
For the Creamy Sauce
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream
  • 4 ounces Cream Cheese
  • 1 cup Shredded Mozzarella Cheese
  • ½ cup Freshly Grated Parmesan Cheese
For Seasoning
  • 2 tablespoons Cajun Seasoning Use your favorite blend
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Onion Powder
  • to taste Salt
For Garnish
  • ¼ cup Fresh Parsley Chopped
For Final Touch
  • ½ cup Reserved Pasta Water To adjust sauce consistency

Equipment

  • Large Pot
  • Skillet
  • colander

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Cook spaghetti in salted boiling water until al dente, around 8-10 minutes. Reserve ½ cup of pasta water, then drain.
  2. In a skillet, heat olive oil and butter. Sauté ground beef with Cajun seasoning, garlic powder, and onion powder for 5-7 minutes.
  3. Lower heat, add heavy cream and cream cheese, stirring until smooth. Gradually add mozzarella and Parmesan, stirring until melted.
  4. Add cooked spaghetti and sautéed beef to the sauce, tossing gently. Adjust sauce with reserved pasta water as necessary.
  5. Serve hot, garnished with parsley. Optionally add more Parmesan or Cajun seasoning.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 650kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 30gFat: 35gSaturated Fat: 20gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 20gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 400IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 300mgIron: 3.5mg

Notes

Storage: Keep leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Freeze for up to 3 months.

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