Garlic Butter Cajun Beef Spaghetti with Cheddar Parmesan Cream Sauce

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Ingredients

• 1.5 lbs ground beef (80/20)
• 3 tbsp butter, divided
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 5 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 small yellow onion, finely diced
• 2 tbsp Cajun seasoning
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• 1 tsp Italian seasoning
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• Salt to taste
• 12 oz spaghetti
• 2 cups heavy cream
• 4 oz cream cheese, softened
• 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
• 3/4 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
• 1/2 cup reserved pasta water
• 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped

Instructions

1. Cook the spaghetti according to package directions. Drain the pasta, reserving 1/2 cup of the cooking water.
2. Melt 2 tablespoons of butter with the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
3. Sauté the diced onion and minced garlic until translucent.
4. Add the ground beef to the skillet and cook until browned.
5. Stir in the Cajun seasoning, smoked paprika, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, red pepper flakes, black pepper, and salt.
6. Add the heavy cream and cream cheese to the skillet, whisking until the mixture is smooth.
7. Stir in the Parmesan, mozzarella, and cheddar cheeses until melted.
8. Add the cooked spaghetti to the sauce, incorporating the reserved pasta water gradually until the desired consistency is reached.
9. Garnish with chopped parsley before serving.