One Pot Cajun Beef and Cheddar Pasta
A bold, cheesy, and flavorful pasta dish cooked in one pot with seasoned ground beef, Cajun spices, and melted cheddar—easy, hearty, and comforting.
Equipment
- Large pot or Dutch oven
- Wooden spoon or spatula
- measuring cups/spoons
- Knife & cutting board
Ingredients
- 1 lb 450g ground beef
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 onion diced
- 1 red bell pepper diced
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 2 tbsp Cajun seasoning adjust to taste
- 1 can 14 oz diced tomatoes
- 4 cups beef broth
- 12 oz 340g pasta (penne or rotini work well)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
- Add ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it apart with a spoon. Drain excess fat if needed.
- Stir in onion, bell pepper, and garlic. Cook for 3–4 minutes until softened.
- Mix in Cajun seasoning and stir well.
- Add diced tomatoes and beef broth. Bring to a boil.
- Stir in pasta and reduce heat to a simmer. Cover and cook 12–15 minutes until pasta is tender.
- Add heavy cream and stir until creamy.
- Remove from heat and fold in shredded cheddar until melted.
- Season with salt and pepper, garnish with parsley, and serve hot.
Notes
Nutrition Facts (per serving, approx. 1 of 6):
- Calories: 540
- Protein: 28g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fat: 27g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Cholesterol: 105mg
- Sodium: 880mg
- Fiber: 3g
- Sugar: 5g