Description
A delightful blend of Southern cooking and Cajun spices, this creamy spaghetti dish featuring ground beef and three types of cheese is a family favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 8 oz spaghetti
- 2 tbsp Cajun seasoning
- 4 oz cream cheese
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup medium-sharp cheddar cheese
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 8 oz mushrooms, sliced
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 1 bell pepper, diced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Sauté the aromatics – In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add garlic, onion, and bell pepper, sautéing until fragrant.
- Add the beef – Push the veggies aside and add ground beef, breaking it up. Sprinkle in Cajun seasoning and cook until browned.
- Incorporate mushrooms – Add sliced mushrooms and cook until tender.
- Mix in cream cheese and heavy cream – Lower the heat, add cream cheese, then gradually pour in heavy cream; stir until smooth.
- Introduce cheese – Stir in Parmesan and cheddar, allowing them to melt into the sauce.
- Toss in cooked pasta – Cook spaghetti according to package instructions, drain, and combine with the creamy sauce.
- Serve hot – Garnish with parsley and serve with a side salad or garlic bread.
Notes
Feel free to adjust spices to taste and substitute ingredients as desired for dietary preferences.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: Cajun, Beef, Spaghetti, Creamy, Cheese, Pasta, Family Favorite