Dirty Spaghetti (TikTok Viral Creamy Cajun Pasta)
This creamy Dirty Spaghetti Recipe combines ground beef, Italian sausage, Cajun seasoning, colorful peppers, Parmesan, mozzarella, and a rich cream sauce for the ultimate comfort food dinner. Better than the viral TikTok version, it's packed with bold Southern-inspired flavor and perfect for busy weeknights, potlucks, or meal prep.
Ingredients
- 1 lb spaghetti noodles cooked al dente, according to pacakge
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1 lb mild Italian sausage
- 1 medium yellow onion diced
- 1 green bell pepper diced
- 1 red bell pepper diced
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 2 tbsp Cajun seasoning
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp onion powder
- ½ tsp ground black pepper
- ¼ tsp crushed red pepper flakes optional
For The Sauce
- 2 tbsp butter
- ½ cup chicken broth
- 4 oz cream cheese softened
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 cup Parmesan cheese freshly grated
- 1½ cups mozzarella cheese freshly shredded
Garnisih
- Parsley chopped
- Parmesan cheese
- Crushed red pepper flakes
Instructions
- Cook spaghetti in salted boiling water until al dente. Reserve one cup of pasta water before draining.
- Brown the ground beef and Italian sausage in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat until deeply caramelized. Drain excess grease if needed.
- Add diced onion and peppers. Cook 5–7 minutes until softened. Stir in garlic and cook one additional minute.
- Mix in Cajun seasoning, smoked paprika, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, and red pepper flakes. Cook one minute.
- Reduce heat. Melt butter before adding chicken broth. Stir in softened cream cheese until smooth.
- Slowly whisk in heavy cream. Simmer several minutes before stirring in Parmesan and mozzarella until melted and creamy.
- Add cooked spaghetti and toss until completely coated. Add reserved pasta water as needed for the perfect consistency.
- Top with parsley, Parmesan, and crushed red pepper flakes before serving.
Notes
Notes
- Freshly grate your own cheese.
- Reserve pasta water.
- Don't overcook the spaghetti.
- Taste before serving and adjust Cajun seasoning.
- Great for meal prep.
- Freezes beautifully.
Nutritional Information
(Approximate per serving)| Nutrient | Amount |
|---|---|
| Calories | 735 |
| Protein | 37g |
| Carbohydrates | 44g |
| Fat | 46g |
| Saturated Fat | 22g |
| Cholesterol | 148mg |
| Sodium | 975mg |
| Fiber | 3g |
| Sugar | 5g |
| Calcium | 340mg |
| Iron | 4mg |