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A bowl of creamy Cajun beef spaghetti topped with fresh parsley and melted cheese
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Cajun Beef Spaghetti in Creamy Three-Cheese Parmesan Sauce

Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time25 minutes
Total Time40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 780kcal

Ingredients

  • 12 oz spaghetti noodles
  • 1 lb lean ground beef
  • 2 tbsp Cajun seasoning
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 small yellow onion, finely diced
  • 3 cloves garlic , minced
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup beef broth
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1/2 cup shredded Mozzarella cheese
  • 1/2 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
  • 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped

Instructions

  • Boil a large pot of salted water and cook spaghetti according to package instructions until al dente; reserve 1/2 cup of pasta water and drain.
  • Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat; add ground beef and diced onion, cooking until beef is browned and onions are translucent.
  • Drain any excess fat from the skillet, then stir in the minced garlic and Cajun seasoning, cooking for 1 minute until fragrant.
  • Reduce heat to medium and pour in the heavy cream and beef broth; simmer for 4 to 5 minutes until the liquid begins to thicken.
  • Turn the heat to low and gradually whisk in the Parmesan, Mozzarella, and Monterey Jack cheeses until the sauce is completely smooth and melted.
  • Add the cooked spaghetti to the skillet and toss thoroughly to coat the noodles in the sauce, adding reserved pasta water if a thinner consistency is desired.
  • Season with salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper to taste; garnish with fresh parsley and serve immediately.