Description
Creamy Cajun Beef Fettuccine with Spicy Cheddar Garlic Sauce is a flavorful dish that brings the heat and comfort of Cajun cuisine right to your dinner table. This one-pan wonder combines perfectly cooked fettuccine with seasoned ground beef, enveloped in a rich, creamy sauce that’s bursting with cheesy goodness and zesty spices. Ideal for busy weeknights or impressing guests, this recipe is quick to prepare and satisfying for the whole family. With just 45 minutes from start to finish, you can create a delightful meal that’s not only delicious but also easy to clean up afterward!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound fettuccine pasta
- 1 pound ground beef
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup beef broth
- 1 ½ cups heavy cream
- 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 small onion, diced
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- Chopped parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Cook fettuccine in salted boiling water until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet over medium-high heat, heat olive oil and brown the ground beef with Cajun seasoning and garlic powder. Remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, sauté diced onion in butter until translucent, then add minced garlic.
- Sprinkle flour over the onion mixture; gradually whisk in beef broth and heavy cream until smooth.
- Stir in cream cheese until melted, followed by cheddar and mozzarella until creamy.
- Return beef to skillet and toss with cooked fettuccine until well coated. Adjust seasoning if needed.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: One-pan cooking
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approx. 300g)
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 40g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg