Cajun Fettuccine

Makes

6-8 servings

Updated: Jan. 12, 2023
It's nice to serve this zesty creamy casserole when you want a change from pasta dishes with a tomato sauce. The Cajun flavor really reflects this region of the country.—Jackie Turnage, New Iberia, Louisiana

Ingredients

  • 1-1/2 pounds ground beef
  • 1 cup chopped green onions
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 1 medium green pepper, chopped
  • 1 celery rib, chopped
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • 1/4 cup butter
  • 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
  • 8 ounces Mexican or plain Velveeta, cubed and divided
  • 1 can (10 ounces) diced tomatoes and green chiles, undrained
  • 1 can (5 ounces) evaporated milk
  • 3/4 teaspoon Cajun or Creole seasoning
  • 8 ounces fettuccine, cooked and drained
  • Grated Parmesan cheese

Directions

  1. In a large skillet, cook beef over medium heat until no longer pink; drain and set aside. In the same skillet, saute the onions, green pepper, celery and garlic in butter until crisp-tender. Stir in flour until blended. Return beef to the pan. Cook, uncovered, over medium heat for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add 1 cup cheese, tomatoes, milk and Cajun seasoning. Simmer, uncovered, for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add fettuccine; mix well. Transfer to a greased shallow 3-qt. baking dish. Top with remaining American cheese. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 15 minutes or until heated through.

Nutrition Facts

1 each: 422 calories, 22g fat (12g saturated fat), 81mg cholesterol, 689mg sodium, 29g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 3g fiber), 27g protein.