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creamy cajun beef spaghetti with three cheese parmesan sauce
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Diet: General
Description
This Cajun Beef Spaghetti combines classic comfort food with a bold, flavorful makeover featuring Cajun seasoning, savory ground beef, and a creamy three-cheese sauce. Roasted red pepper and corn purée add sweetness and visual appeal, finished with a Parmesan swirl.
Ingredients
- 400 g (14 oz) Spaghetti: The base of the dish, cook al dente.
- 250 g (9 oz) Halal Ground Beef: Lean ground beef, browned and seasoned.
- 1 tbsp (15 ml) Olive Oil: For sautéing and roasting.
- 1 Medium Onion, Diced: Aromatic base for the sauce.
- 2 Cloves Garlic, Minced: Adds savory depth.
- 1 tbsp (15 g) Cajun Seasoning: The key spice blend.
- 1 tsp (5 g) Smoked Paprika (Optional): Adds smoky flavor.
- 1 tbsp (15 g) Unsalted Butter: For a rich sauce.
- 200 ml (¾ cup) Heavy Cream: Creates a decadent sauce.
- 100 ml (⅓ cup) Whole Milk: Thins the sauce.
- 100 g (3.5 oz) Mozzarella Cheese, Shredded: Melts beautifully.
- 100 g (3.5 oz) Cheddar Cheese, Shredded: Adds a tangy flavor.
- 50 g (½ cup) Grated Parmesan Cheese: Provides umami flavor.
- 1 cup (150 g) Red Bell Pepper, Diced: Adds sweetness and color.
- ½ cup (80 g) Corn Kernels: Adds texture and sweetness.
- 1 tsp (5 ml) Fresh Lime Juice: Brightens the pepper purée.
- Salt and Pepper to Taste: Essential seasoning.
- 2 tbsp (8 g) Chopped Cilantro: Fresh herbaceous note.
- Pinch of Smoked Paprika: For dusting.
Instructions
- Cook Spaghetti: Boil spaghetti until al dente, reserving pasta water.
- Roast Vegetables: Roast diced bell pepper and corn until lightly charred.
- Blend Vegetables: Blend roasted vegetables with lime juice into a smooth purée.
- Brown Beef: Sauté onion and garlic, then brown ground beef with Cajun seasoning.
- Make Cheese Sauce: Melt butter, add cream and milk, then melt in cheeses.
- Incorporate Purée: Stir pepper purée into the cheese sauce.
- Combine & Toss: Add spaghetti and sauce to the beef, adding pasta water if needed.
- Plate & Garnish: Serve with pepper purée, Parmesan, paprika, and cilantro.
Notes
For a smoother sauce, use freshly grated cheese and stir constantly while melting. Reserve pasta water to adjust sauce consistency.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Pasta
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1.5 cups
- Calories: 650 kcal
- Sugar: 15 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 35 g
- Saturated Fat: 18 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 60 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 100 mg