Cajun Beef Spaghetti with Creamy Three-Cheese Parmesan Sauce
Creamy Cajun beef spaghetti loaded with tender steak and three cheeses. A bold, comforting pasta perfect for weeknight dinners or entertaining.
Ingredients
- 400 g spaghetti
- 450 g diced sirloin or ribeye steak
- 2 tbsp Cajun seasoning
- 2 tbsp butter
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 ½ cups heavy cream
- ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 100 g cream cheese
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 2 chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
1. Cook the Spaghetti
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add spaghetti and cook until al dente. Drain, toss lightly with oil if needed, and set aside.
2. Season & Sear the Beef
- Coat the diced beef evenly with Cajun seasoning.
- Heat butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add beef and sear until browned and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
3. Prepare the Creamy Three-Cheese Sauce
- In the same skillet, sauté the minced garlic for 1 minute.
- Pour in heavy cream, then add cream cheese, mozzarella, and Parmesan.
- Stir until everything melts into a smooth, velvety sauce.
4. Combine Pasta, Beef & Sauce
- Add spaghetti and cooked beef back into the skillet.
- Toss well to coat every strand in the creamy Cajun cheese sauce.
5. Serve
- Sprinkle with fresh parsley and an optional pinch of Cajun seasoning.
- Serve warm.
Notes
- Fresh herbs add an extra layer of brightness.
- Add veggies for color and texture without changing the base flavor.
- Best served immediately while the sauce is silky and warm.
- Perfect for meal prep with a quick reheat fix.