Description
If you’re craving the ultimate comfort food, Creamy Mozzarella Rotini with Spicy Cajun Beef and Velveeta Sauce delivers in every bite. This quick dinner idea blends bold Cajun-seasoned beef, rich Velveeta cheese, and stretchy mozzarella into a creamy pasta masterpiece. Perfect for busy weeknights, crowd-pleasing potlucks, or indulgent weekend food ideas, this easy recipe comes together in just 30 minutes. It’s a go-to dish when you need something fast, flavorful, and deeply satisfying. Whether you’re on the hunt for a comforting easy dinner, a new twist on pasta night, or a cheesy upgrade to your usual rotation, this recipe checks all the boxes.
Ingredients
340g rotini pasta
450g ground beef
2 teaspoons Cajun seasoning
2 cloves garlic, minced
200g Velveeta cheese, cubed
120ml heavy cream
150g shredded mozzarella cheese
0.5 teaspoon red chili flakes (optional)
Salt and black pepper to taste
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley for garnish
60ml reserved pasta water (as needed)
Instructions
1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add rotini and cook until al dente according to package instructions. Drain, reserving ½ cup of pasta water, and set aside.
2. In a large skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef, breaking it up with a spatula, until fully cooked. Drain excess fat.
3. Add minced garlic and Cajun seasoning to the beef. Cook for 2–3 minutes to deepen the flavor.
4. Reduce heat to medium-low. Add Velveeta cubes and heavy cream. Stir until cheese melts and sauce is smooth.
5. Toss cooked rotini into the beef-cheese mixture. Mix well. Add reserved pasta water if needed to loosen the sauce.
6. Stir in shredded mozzarella just enough to create gooey cheese pulls.
7. Season with salt, pepper, and red chili flakes if desired.
8. Garnish with chopped parsley and serve hot.
Notes
To prevent the sauce from clumping, always melt Velveeta over medium-low heat and stir constantly.
Stir in mozzarella at the very end to keep it stretchy instead of rubbery.
If reheating, add a splash of cream or milk to restore the creamy consistency.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1.5 cups
- Calories: 640
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 880mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 31g
- Cholesterol: 105mg
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