Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces rotini pasta
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
- 1 cup shredded cheese (e.g., cheddar or mozzarella)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Chopped parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the rotini pasta according to the package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the ground beef and cook until browned.
- Stir in the Cajun seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Pour in the chicken broth and bring to a simmer.
- Add the heavy cream and cheese, then stir until melted and combined.
- Mix in the cooked rotini pasta until well coated in the sauce.
- Serve warm, garnished with chopped parsley.
Notes
For extra flavor, consider adding diced bell peppers or onions when cooking the ground beef. If you like it spicier, feel free to increase the amount of Cajun seasoning. You can use leaner meat options like ground turkey or chicken and switch up the pasta shape as desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Cajun
- Diet: None
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 34g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 75mg