Creamy Cajun Ground Beef Pasta: A Comforting Weeknight Delight
A creamy and spicy pasta dish featuring ground beef, perfect for weeknight dinners.
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Pasta
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Cajun
- Diet: Meat-based
- 1 pound ground beef
- 8 ounces pasta
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
- 1 cup diced tomatoes
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 onion, chopped
- 1 bell pepper, chopped
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions; drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add onion and bell pepper; sauté until softened.
- Add minced garlic and ground beef, cooking until the beef is browned.
- Stir in Cajun seasoning, diced tomatoes, and heavy cream; bring to a simmer.
- Add the cooked pasta and Parmesan cheese, tossing to combine until heated through.
- Serve immediately, garnished with extra Parmesan if desired.
Notes
- Adjust the level of Cajun seasoning based on your spice preference.
- This dish can be topped with fresh parsley for added flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: Creamy Cajun Ground Beef Pasta, comfort food, weeknight dinner