Description
Turn up the heat with this Cajun Beef Linguine in Creamy Velveeta Parmesan Garlic Sauce—a bold, comforting dish that combines spicy Cajun-seasoned beef with a silky, garlicky cheese sauce made from Velveeta and Parmesan. Perfect for quick dinners, this easy recipe brings creamy, cheesy satisfaction to your table in just 30 minutes. Whether you’re hunting for new dinner ideas, easy recipes, or something rich and satisfying for your weeknight meal rotation, this pasta is packed with flavor, protein, and indulgence—while still being fast enough for busy evenings.
Ingredients
450g linguine pasta
450g ground beef
200g Velveeta cheese, cubed
¾ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
1 cup heavy cream
3 cloves garlic, minced
1½ tablespoons Cajun seasoning
¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
Salt, to taste
Black pepper, to taste
2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add linguine and cook until al dente. Reserve ½ cup of pasta water, then drain and set aside.
2. In a large skillet over medium-high heat, cook ground beef until browned, about 6–8 minutes. Drain excess grease if needed.
3. Stir in Cajun seasoning and minced garlic. Cook for 2 more minutes to enhance the flavors.
4. Lower the heat to medium and pour in the heavy cream. Stir gently until warmed through.
5. Add Velveeta cubes and stir constantly until fully melted and smooth.
6. Stir in grated Parmesan. If sauce is too thick, add a bit of the reserved pasta water to adjust consistency.
7. Add cooked linguine to the sauce. Toss until pasta is fully coated.
8. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and black pepper as needed.
9. Garnish with chopped parsley and optional red pepper flakes before serving.
Notes
Don’t skip reserving pasta water—just a splash can transform the sauce’s texture.
Always melt cheese over medium to low heat to prevent a broken or gritty sauce.
Freshly grated Parmesan melts better and offers stronger flavor than pre-shredded.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American, Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: ~1½ cups
- Calories: 620
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 970mg
- Fat: 38g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
Keywords: creamy pasta, Cajun beef, easy dinner, spicy pasta, Velveeta recipes, quick meals