Description
Indulge in a delightful culinary journey with this One-Pot Creamy Cajun Meatball Pasta. Combining the rich flavors of juicy meatballs, creamy sauce, and zesty Cajun spices, this dish is perfect for a cozy family dinner or an impressive gathering. With minimal cleanup and maximum taste, it’s sure to become a weeknight favorite!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
- 8 ounces penne pasta
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 1 cup bell peppers, diced (red and green)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Sauté diced onion and minced garlic until translucent.
- In a bowl, mix ground beef with Cajun seasoning, salt, and pepper. Form into meatballs about one inch in diameter.
- Add meatballs to the pot and brown on all sides for about 5-7 minutes.
- Pour in chicken broth and add the penne pasta along with heavy cream. Stir to combine and bring to a gentle simmer.
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions (10-12 minutes) until al dente, stirring occasionally.
- Once cooked, stir in Parmesan cheese and bell peppers until creamy and well combined.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 640
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 890mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 53g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 29g
- Cholesterol: 90mg