Description
This Cajun Beef Linguine in Creamy Velveeta Parmesan Garlic Sauce is the ultimate comfort food with bold Cajun spice, creamy Velveeta, Parmesan, and garlic sauce. Perfect for weeknight dinners or hearty leftovers, it blends Southern heat with cheesy Italian indulgence.
Ingredients
16 oz linguine
1 lb ground beef
8 oz Velveeta cheese, cubed
1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup heavy cream
2 tbsp butter
2 tbsp Cajun seasoning
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
1 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
1. Cook the linguine in salted boiling water until al dente. Reserve some pasta water before draining.
2. In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add ground beef and cook until browned. Season with salt, pepper, and half the Cajun seasoning. Drain excess fat.
3. In the same pan, melt butter and sauté garlic until fragrant.
4. Stir in heavy cream and Velveeta cubes, letting them melt into a smooth sauce.
5. Add Parmesan cheese and the remaining Cajun seasoning. Stir until creamy. Adjust seasoning.
6. Add cooked pasta and beef to the sauce. Toss until fully coated. Add reserved pasta water if needed.
7. Serve hot, topped with extra Parmesan or chopped parsley.
Notes
Use 85/15 ground beef for flavor without too much grease.
Leftovers reheat well with a splash of cream or milk.
Optional add-ins: sautéed mushrooms, bell peppers, or spinach.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Southern, Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approx.)
- Calories: 620
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 880mg
- Fat: 38g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 110mg