One Pot Cajun Cheddar Beef Pasta
Ground beef, penne, and Cajun seasoning cooked in broth in one pot and finished with melted cheddar.
Equipment
- Large pot
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 small onion diced
- 2 cup penne pasta dry
- 2 cup beef broth low sodium
- 1 cup water
- 1 tbsp Cajun seasoning
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 tbsp chopped parsley for garnish
Instructions
Cooking
- Brown. Soften the onion in the oil, then cook the beef to 160 F and drain.
- Season. Stir in the Cajun seasoning and pepper for 1 minute.
- Simmer. Add the pasta, broth, and water and simmer 12 to 15 minutes, stirring often.
- Melt. Off the heat, stir in the cheddar and top with parsley.
Notes
Substitutions: use ground turkey cooked to 165 F, or rotini for the penne.
Tips: adjust the Cajun seasoning to taste and stir often.
Storage: refrigerate for four days or freeze for two months.
Nutrition: values are estimates per serving.