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A large skillet filled with creamy Cajun beef and rotini pasta topped with fresh parsley.
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Creamy Cajun Beef and Rotini Delight

Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 620kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 lb ground beef (80/20)
  • 12 oz dried rotini pasta
  • 2 tbsp Cajun seasoning
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1/2 cup yellow onion, finely diced
  • 1 medium green bell pepper, diced
  • 3 cloves garlic , minced
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup beef broth
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1/2 tsp kosher salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped

Instructions

  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook rotini pasta according to package directions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
  • In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Add ground beef, onion, and bell pepper.
  • Cook beef until fully browned, breaking it into small crumbles with a spatula. Drain excess fat from the pan.
  • Stir in minced garlic and Cajun seasoning. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
  • Pour in the beef broth to deglaze the pan, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom.
  • Reduce heat to medium-low and stir in the heavy cream. Simmer for 3 to 5 minutes until the sauce begins to thicken slightly.
  • Add the grated Parmesan cheese and stir until completely melted and the sauce is smooth.
  • Incorporate the cooked rotini into the skillet, tossing well to ensure even coating in the sauce.
  • Season with salt and pepper to taste. Garnish with chopped parsley and serve immediately.