Description
If you’re looking for a comfort food dish that brings bold flavor, creamy texture, and a spicy kick — this Cajun Beef Spaghetti in Creamy Three-Cheese Parmesan Sauce will be your new favorite. Made with juicy ground beef, hearty pasta, and a luscious blend of Parmesan, mozzarella, and sharp cheddar, it’s the kind of meal that screams *easy dinner*, *weeknight winner*, and *indulgent pasta night*. Whether you’re searching for *food ideas*, *dinner ideas*, or a *quick recipe* to feed a crowd, this one-skillet cheesy pasta recipe is a keeper.
Ingredients
1 pound spaghetti
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 pound ground beef
1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
1 small onion, chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 can (15 oz) crushed tomatoes
1 cup heavy cream
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
1. Boil a large pot of salted water and cook the spaghetti until al dente. Drain and set aside, reserving about 1/2 cup of pasta water.
2. In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Add ground beef and cook until browned. Season with Cajun seasoning.
3. Add chopped onion and minced garlic to the skillet. Sauté until onion is soft and fragrant.
4. Pour in crushed tomatoes. Simmer for 10 minutes to deepen flavor.
5. Lower heat and stir in heavy cream, then all three cheeses: mozzarella, cheddar, and Parmesan. Stir until melted into a smooth sauce.
6. Add cooked spaghetti to the skillet and toss to coat. Use reserved pasta water if needed to loosen the sauce.
7. Garnish with chopped parsley and serve hot.
Notes
To reduce the heat, use a mild Cajun seasoning or add extra cream to mellow it out.
For extra flavor, stir in a Parmesan rind while the sauce simmers and remove before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 620
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
Keywords: spicy pasta, cheesy spaghetti, easy dinner, creamy pasta, cajun beef, skillet pasta