Description
Creamy Cajun Beef and Rotini Delight is a comforting one-pot pasta recipe made with ground beef, rotini, Cajun seasoning, and a creamy Parmesan sauce. Perfect for busy weeknights, this bold and hearty pasta dinner is quick, easy, and full of Southern flavor. Try this easy creamy beef rotini recipe for your next dinner!
Ingredients
1 lb ground beef
12 oz rotini pasta
1 medium onion, chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 1/2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
1 cup heavy cream
2 cups beef broth
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 tablespoon olive oil
Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
1. In a large skillet or deep saucepan, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and cook until soft and translucent, about 3–4 minutes. Stir in the garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
2. Add the ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it up with a spoon. Season with Cajun seasoning, salt, and pepper. Stir well.
3. Pour in the beef broth and heavy cream. Stir to combine, then add the uncooked rotini. Bring to a gentle boil, then reduce heat to a simmer. Cover and cook for 12–15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until pasta is tender.
4. Stir in the Parmesan cheese and simmer uncovered for a few minutes to thicken the sauce.
5. Taste and adjust seasonings. Serve hot, garnished with more Parmesan or a sprinkle of Cajun spice.
Notes
This dish gets spicier as it sits, so go light on Cajun seasoning if you’re spice-sensitive.
Add sautéed bell peppers or mushrooms for extra texture and flavor.
Use gluten-free rotini if you need a wheat-free option.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Pasta
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Cajun-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 880mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 95mg