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Cajun Fettuccine

Spicy and Delicious
Course Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine All-American
Keyword fettucine, ground beef, mexican velveeta
Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Servings 8
Author Lynn / Turnips 2 Tangerines

Ingredients

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

Instructions

  • 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 cubed Mexican Velveeta, tomatoes, milk, and Cajun or Creole seasoning. Simmer, uncovered, for 15 minutes longer, stirring occasionally.
  • Add fettuccine; mix well.
  • Transfer mixture to a lightly greased 3-quart baking dish.
  • Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.
  • Bake, uncovered, at 350º for 25 to 30 minutes or until heated through.