One Pot Cajun Beef Pasta
A quick, all-in-one skillet pasta dish with bold Cajun spices, ground beef, and a creamy cheesy sauce.
Ingredients
- 1 Tbsp olive oil
- 1 onion diced
- 1 red capsicum chopped
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 2 Tbsp Cajun seasoning
- 500 g beef mince
- 400 g diced tomatoes canned
- 500 ml beef stock
- 250 g penne pasta uncooked
- 100 g cheddar cheese grated
- 2 Tbsp parsley chopped, to serve
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pan over medium-high heat, then add beef mince and cook for 5 minutes until golden edges form and meat sizzles.
- Add diced onion and chopped capsicum, sauté for 2–3 minutes until tender with a slight bite.
- Stir in minced garlic and Cajun seasoning, cooking for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Pour in diced tomatoes, beef stock, and penne; bring to a rolling boil.
- Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 12 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.
- Remove lid and stir through grated cheddar until the sauce turns glossy and smooth.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste, then top with chopped parsley and serve immediately.
Notes
Adjust the Cajun seasoning: reduce to 1½ Tbsp for milder heat and increase to 2½ Tbsp if you prefer a bolder kick.
If the sauce is too thin, simmer uncovered for a few more minutes to let excess liquid evaporate and achieve a thicker consistency.
Nutrition
Serving: 1servingCalories: 600kcalCarbohydrates: 45g
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