Description
A cozy, flavor-packed weeknight meal with spicy Cajun meatballs, creamy Parmesan sauce, and tender pasta, all cooked in one pot.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 egg
- 2 teaspoons Cajun seasoning
- 3 cups pasta (like penne or rotini)
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup Parmesan cheese
- 1 bell pepper, diced
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, egg, Cajun seasoning, salt, and black pepper. Mix gently and form into meatballs.
- Heat a large pot over medium heat and brown the meatballs, about 6–8 minutes. Remove and set aside.
- In the same pot, sauté chopped onion and diced bell pepper for 4–5 minutes. Add minced garlic and cook until fragrant.
- Stir in pasta and chicken broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer until pasta is al dente, about 8–12 minutes.
- Reduce heat to low and stir in heavy cream and grated Parmesan. Return meatballs to the pot and simmer for another 5–10 minutes. Adjust seasoning and garnish with parsley before serving.
Notes
For best results, don’t overmix the meatballs and use fresh-grated Parmesan.
- Prep Time: 20
- Cook Time: 25
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 700
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 80mg