CAJUN GARLIC BEEF & CHEESY LINGUINE PASTA
Ingredients:
1½ lbs ground beef
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
1 teaspoon garlic powder
Salt & black pepper, to taste
6 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup heavy cream
¾ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
12 oz linguine pasta, cooked and drained
½ cup reserved pasta water (as needed)
Fresh parsley or green onions, for garnish
Directions:
Cook linguine in salted water according to package directions. Reserve ½ cup pasta water, then drain and set aside.
In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add ground beef and break it up as it cooks. Season with Cajun seasoning, smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
Once beef is browned and cooked through, add minced garlic and sauté 1–2 minutes until fragrant.
Stir in heavy cream, mozzarella, and Parmesan. Let the sauce melt and thicken, adding reserved pasta water a little at a time until creamy and glossy.
Add cooked linguine and toss well to coat in the cheesy Cajun sauce.
Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley or sliced green onions.
Cooking Time: 30 minutes | Servings: 4–6 | Calories: ~760 per serving