Description
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with our Cheesy Garlic Twisted Pasta featuring Cajun Ground Beef. This dish combines perfectly twisted pasta enveloped in a velvety Alfredo sauce, complemented by seasoned ground beef and fragrant garlic. It’s an easy-to-make recipe that transforms an ordinary meal into a delightful experience, perfect for family dinners or cozy gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz twisted pasta (rotini or fusilli)
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 2 tbsp Cajun seasoning (adjust to taste)
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 8 oz Velveeta cheese, cubed
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Boil salted water in a large pot. Cook pasta according to package instructions until al dente, then drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef. Season with Cajun seasoning and cook until no longer pink.
- Add minced garlic to the skillet and sauté for about one minute until fragrant.
- Stir in heavy cream and add Velveeta and Parmesan cheese. Mix until melted and smooth.
- Toss the drained pasta into the sauce, ensuring every piece is well coated.
- Serve immediately, garnished with extra Parmesan if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (210g)
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 90mg