Cajun Fettuccine

• Total Time: 1 hrs 35 mins
• Prep Time: 50 mins
• Cook Time: 45 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 6

• 1 ½ lbs ground beef
• salt and pepper
• 1 cup chopped green onion
• 1 medium onion , chopped
• 1 medium green pepper , chopped
• 1 celery rib , chopped
• 2 -3 cloves garlic , minced
• ¼ cup butter or ¼ cup margarine
• 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
• 8 ounces process American cheese , shredded and divided
• 1 (10 ounce) can diced tomatoes with mild green chilies , undrained (I use Rotel)
• 1 (5 ounce) can evaporated milk
• ¾ teaspoon cajun seasoning or ¾ teaspoon creole seasoning
• 8 ounces fettuccine , cooked and drained
• grated parmesan cheese

Directions:

1. In a large skillet, cook beef, salt and pepper over medium heat until no longer pink; drain and set aside.
2. In the same skillet, saute the onions, green pepper, celery, and garlic in butter until crisp-tender.
3. Stir in flour until blended.
4. Return beef to the pan.
5. Cook, uncovered, over medium heat for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
6. Add 1 cup American cheese, tomatoes, milk, and Cajun seasoning.
7. Simmer, uncovered, for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
8. Add fettuccine; mix well.
9. Transfer to a greased shallow 3-quart baking dish.
10. Top with remaining American cheese.
11. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.
12. Bake uncovered, at 350 degrees for 15 minutes or until heated well.