Description

Looking for an easy dinner idea that brings comfort, heat, and rich creamy flavor all in one? Creamy Cajun Beef and Rotini Delight delivers just that! This dish features tender rotini pasta swirled in a velvety Cajun cream sauce, ground beef, and colorful bell peppers. It’s a quick dinner recipe perfect for busy weeknights, loaded with bold Southern spices, and guaranteed to satisfy your comfort food cravings. Whether you’re after easy food ideas or hearty dinner ideas, this is a go-to easy recipe for anyone craving a flavorful fix.

Ingredients

1 pound ground beef

12 ounces rotini pasta

1 cup heavy cream

1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning

1/2 cup diced red bell pepper

1/2 cup diced green bell pepper

1 small yellow onion, diced

3 cloves garlic, minced

1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese

1 tablespoon olive oil

Salt and black pepper to taste

Instructions

1. Cook rotini pasta in salted boiling water according to package instructions. Drain and set aside, reserving 1/2 cup of pasta water.

2. In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium. Add onion and bell peppers and cook until soft, about 4-5 minutes. Add garlic and cook 1 more minute.

3. Push veggies to the side, add ground beef to the skillet. Cook until browned and fully done. Drain excess fat if needed.

4. Sprinkle Cajun seasoning over meat and vegetables. Stir in heavy cream and simmer for 5 minutes.

5. Add the cooked pasta and Parmesan cheese. Stir until fully coated. Use reserved pasta water to loosen the sauce if needed.

6. Season with salt and pepper. Let it heat through and serve hot, garnished with more Parmesan or parsley if desired.

Notes

You can swap rotini with penne or bowtie pasta—just be sure it has ridges to catch the sauce.

For a spicier kick, add a pinch of cayenne or crushed red pepper flakes during the simmer.

Prep Time: 10
Cook Time: 20
Category: Dinner
Method: Stovetop
Cuisine: Cajun-American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 bowl
Calories: 640
Sugar: 5g
Sodium: 690mg
Fat: 36g
Saturated Fat: 18g
Unsaturated Fat: 15g
Trans Fat: 1g
Carbohydrates: 50g
Fiber: 3g
Protein: 32g
Cholesterol: 110mg

Keywords: easy dinner, creamy pasta, Cajun recipe, beef pasta, comfort food