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Cajun Beef Rotini

Cajun Beef Rotini

Creamy rotini pasta with spicy Cajun beef & a 3-cheese sauce. Ready in 35 min! The perfect easy & satisfying comfort food dinner for your family.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 6 people
Calories: 600
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound beef sirloin cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 tbsp Cajun seasoning
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 pound rotini pasta
  • 4 tbsp butter
  • 4 tbsp all-purpose flour
  • 3 cups whole milk
  • 8 oz cream cheese softened
  • 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • q.s. chopped fresh chives for garnish

Equipment

  • Large skillet
  • Large saucepan
  • Large pot
  • Whisk
  • Mixing bowls

Method
 

  1. Season the beef cubes with olive oil, Cajun seasoning, and smoked paprika, then let sit for 5-10 minutes.
  2. Sear the seasoned beef in a hot skillet until golden brown on all sides, then set aside.
  3. In the same skillet, cook minced garlic until fragrant and golden, about 30 seconds.
  4. Cook rotini pasta according to package directions in salted boiling water until al dente, then drain.
  5. In a separate saucepan, melt butter and whisk in flour, cooking for 1-2 minutes to form a roux.
  6. Gradually add milk to the roux while whisking continuously until thickened, then reduce heat.
  7. Stir in softened cream cheese and shredded cheeses until fully melted and smooth.
  8. Combine the drained rotini and seared beef with the cheese sauce, mixing until well coated.
  9. Serve immediately, garnished with chopped chives if desired.

Nutrition

Calories: 600kcalCarbohydrates: 55gProtein: 35gFat: 28gSaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 85mgSodium: 890mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 400mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Feel free to substitute beef with chicken or shrimp for a variation. Use any short pasta you have on hand if you don’t have rotini. Don’t skip on allowing cream cheese to soften for easy blending into the sauce. To store leftovers, cool completely and refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Reheat with a splash of milk to restore creaminess.
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