CAJUN FETTUCCINE

Cajun Fettuccine image

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

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 1h

Yield 6-8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

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 process cheese (Velveeta), cubed and divided
1 can (10 ounces) diced tomatoes and green chilies, undrained
1 can (5 ounces) evaporated milk
3/4 teaspoon Cajun or Creole seasoning
8 ounces fettuccine, cooked and drained
Grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

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 American 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 : Calories 422 calories, Fat 22g fat (12g saturated fat), Cholesterol 81mg cholesterol, Sodium 689mg sodium, Carbohydrate 29g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 27g protein.