Description
Cajun Beef Spaghetti in Creamy Three-Cheese Parmesan Sauce is a bold and flavorful pasta recipe loaded with Cajun-seasoned ground beef and a rich blend of Parmesan, mozzarella, and cream cheese. This easy and comforting dinner idea combines spicy, cheesy, and creamy textures for a weeknight meal everyone will love.
Ingredients
12 oz spaghetti
1 lb ground beef
1 tbsp Cajun seasoning
1 medium yellow onion, chopped
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 cup heavy cream
1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
4 oz cream cheese
1/2 cup chicken broth
1 tbsp olive oil
Salt and pepper to taste
Chopped fresh parsley, optional for garnish
Instructions
1. In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it apart as it cooks.
2. Add chopped onion and garlic to the skillet and sauté until fragrant and soft.
3. Sprinkle in Cajun seasoning, salt, and pepper. Stir to coat the beef evenly.
4. Pour in chicken broth and heavy cream. Simmer for 5 minutes to blend the flavors.
5. Add cream cheese and stir until fully melted and smooth.
6. Stir in mozzarella and Parmesan cheese. Mix until the sauce is creamy and well combined.
7. Meanwhile, cook the spaghetti in salted water until al dente. Drain and add to the sauce.
8. Toss spaghetti in the sauce until evenly coated. Simmer for 1–2 minutes more if needed.
9. Garnish with parsley if desired and serve hot.
Notes
Let pasta rest for 5 minutes before serving to thicken the sauce.
Adjust Cajun spice level to your preference.
Add bell peppers or mushrooms for extra texture and nutrition.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Cajun Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1.5 cups
- Calories: 640
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 790mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 110mg