Ingredients
Equipment
Method
- Boil a large pot of salted water, cook rotini until al dente for 8-10 minutes, then drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat, brown ground beef until no longer pink, and drain excess fat.
- Add Cajun seasoning, garlic powder, smoked paprika, onion powder, salt, and pepper; stir and cook for another 12 minutes.
- Lower heat, add butter, heavy cream, and milk; stir to combine, then add cream cheese and both cheeses, stirring until melted.
- Add cooked rotini to the skillet, toss to coat in the sauce, garnish with parsley and red pepper flakes, and serve hot.
Nutrition
Calories: 650kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 34gFat: 40gSaturated Fat: 20gCholesterol: 110mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 3gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 20IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 20mg
Notes
For extra flavor, toast the Cajun seasoning for 30 seconds before adding the beef.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days or freeze for up to three months.
For a lighter option, use lean ground turkey and whole wheat rotini.
Adjust spice levels to taste, and feel free to substitute cheeses as desired.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days or freeze for up to three months.
For a lighter option, use lean ground turkey and whole wheat rotini.
Adjust spice levels to taste, and feel free to substitute cheeses as desired.
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