Description
Discover a fast, flavorful dinner with Creamy Cajun Beef Penne Pasta, featuring smoky beef, al dente penne, and a rich Cajun cream sauce that packs heat and comfort. This easy recipe blends bell pepper, onion, garlic, and a touch of grape juice for depth, then finishes with heavy cream and Cajun seasoning. Ready in about 30 minutes, it serves four hungry eaters and makes a perfect weeknight family favorite that feels restaurant quality without the fuss. Serve with garlic bread for extra crunch!!
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces penne pasta
- 1 pound smoked beef, diced
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 bell pepper, sliced
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup grape juice
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 teaspoons Cajun seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook penne al dente and set aside.
- Brown smoked beef in butter.
- Sauté bell pepper, onion, garlic.
- Add grape juice, reduce.
- Stir in heavy cream and Cajun seasoning.
- Toss penne in sauce, serve hot.
Notes
- For a milder dish
- halve the Cajun seasoning. Leftovers reheat well with a splash of milk.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 servings
- Calories: 620
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
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