Description

Creamy Mozzarella Rotini with Spicy Cajun Beef and Velveeta Sauce is a rich, bold, and comforting pasta dinner. Perfect for weeknights or casual gatherings, it combines a creamy Velveeta base, spicy Cajun-seasoned beef, and gooey melted mozzarella with spiraled rotini pasta for the ultimate comfort bowl.

Ingredients

1 pound rotini pasta

1 pound ground beef

2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning

8 ounces Velveeta cheese, cubed

1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

1⁄2 cup heavy cream or milk

1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley or chives (optional)

1 tablespoon diced red chili (optional)

Instructions

1. Cook the rotini in salted water according to package directions until al dente. Drain and reserve a splash of pasta water.

2. In a skillet over medium-high heat, brown the ground beef. Once cooked, drain the fat and stir in Cajun seasoning. Cook for 2–3 minutes more.

3. Reduce heat to low and add the Velveeta cubes with cream or milk. Stir until melted and smooth. Add more milk if needed.

4. Add cooked rotini into the skillet and toss to coat. Use reserved pasta water if the sauce is too thick.

5. Sprinkle mozzarella over the pasta. Let it melt, then garnish with parsley or chives and diced chili if using. Serve hot.

Notes

Use freshly shredded mozzarella for best melting results.

For a creamier sauce, substitute milk with heavy cream.

Make it mild by using less Cajun seasoning and skipping the chili.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Category: Pasta
Method: Stovetop
Cuisine: Southern-inspired comfort

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 bowl
Calories: 625
Sugar: 4g
Sodium: 780mg
Fat: 35g
Saturated Fat: 17g
Unsaturated Fat: 14g
Trans Fat: 1g
Carbohydrates: 45g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 32g
Cholesterol: 105mg

Keywords: Cajun pasta, cheesy beef pasta, rotini recipe