Cajun Beef Spaghetti in Creamy Three-Cheese Parmesan Sauce Recipe
A rich and flavorful Cajun Beef Spaghetti tossed in a creamy three-cheese Parmesan sauce, combining tender seared sirloin with a luscious blend of heavy cream, cream cheese, mozzarella, and Parmesan. This indulgent pasta dish is finished with fresh parsley, delivering a perfect balance of spicy, creamy, and cheesy flavors that make it an irresistible meal for any pasta lover.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
Pasta
- 400g spaghetti
Beef and Seasoning
- 450g diced sirloin or ribeye steak
- 2 tbsp Cajun seasoning
Sauce
- 2 tbsp butter
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 1/2 cups heavy cream
- 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 100g cream cheese
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
Garnish
- 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
- Cook Spaghetti: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add spaghetti and cook until al dente, usually about 8-10 minutes depending on package instructions. Drain the pasta well and set it aside.
- Season and Sear Beef: Toss the diced beef with Cajun seasoning until evenly coated. Heat a skillet over medium-high heat and melt the butter. Add the seasoned beef to the skillet and sear it, cooking until browned on all sides and cooked through, about 4-6 minutes. Remove the beef from the skillet and set aside.
- Sauté Garlic and Make Sauce: In the same skillet with the remaining butter and beef juices, sauté the minced garlic for about 1 minute until fragrant. Lower the heat to medium and add the heavy cream, cream cheese, shredded mozzarella, and grated Parmesan cheese. Stir continuously until the cheeses fully melt and the sauce becomes smooth and creamy.
- Combine Beef, Pasta, and Sauce: Return the seared beef and cooked spaghetti to the skillet with the cheese sauce. Toss everything gently but thoroughly to ensure the pasta and beef are evenly coated in the creamy cheesy sauce.
- Garnish and Serve: Sprinkle chopped fresh parsley over the pasta and beef mixture. Serve immediately while hot, optionally with extra Parmesan cheese and a sprinkle of Cajun seasoning for added flavor.
Notes
- For best results, use fresh Parmesan and mozzarella cheese for a richer sauce.
- Adjust the Cajun seasoning to your preferred spice level.
- Use a heavy-bottomed skillet to prevent the sauce from scorching.
- If the sauce is too thick, add a splash of pasta water to achieve desired consistency.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 2 days and gently reheated on stovetop or microwave.
Keywords: Cajun beef spaghetti, creamy Parmesan sauce, three-cheese pasta, spicy beef pasta, easy dinner recipe
