Creamy Beef Spaghetti with 3-Cheese Parmesan Sauce

Ingredients:

1½ lbs ground beef

12 oz spaghetti

2 tablespoons olive oil

1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning

1 teaspoon smoked paprika

½ teaspoon onion powder

½ teaspoon garlic powder

Salt & pepper to taste

4 cloves garlic, minced

1 cup heavy cream

¾ cup grated Parmesan cheese

1 cup shredded cheddar or mozzarella cheese

½ cup reserved pasta water (if needed to thin sauce)

Fresh parsley or green onions, for garnish

Directions:

1.⁠ ⁠Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the spaghetti until al dente. Before draining, scoop out about ½ cup of the pasta water in case you need it later to thin the sauce. Set the pasta aside.

2.⁠ ⁠In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the ground beef and cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until it’s fully browned and no longer pink.

Sprinkle in the Cajun seasoning, smoked paprika, onion powder, garlic powder, and a bit of salt and pepper. Stir everything together so the beef is well coated in all those spices.

3.⁠ ⁠Add the minced garlic and cook for about 1 minute, just until it smells amazing. Pour in the heavy cream and stir in the Parmesan and cheddar (or mozzarella) cheese. Let it simmer gently for a few minutes, stirring often, until the sauce turns creamy and smooth. If it seems too thick, add a splash of the reserved pasta water to loosen it up.

4.⁠ ⁠Add the cooked spaghetti to the skillet and toss it with the cheesy Cajun beef sauce until everything is well mixed and coated.