Cajun Cream Cheese Alfredo Bowties with Spiced Ground Beef Bliss
A deliciously creamy and flavorful dish that combines bowtie pasta with spiced ground beef in a rich Cajun cream cheese Alfredo sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Cajun
- Diet: Gluten-free
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces bowtie pasta
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 cup cream cheese
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the bowtie pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the ground beef and cook until browned.
- Add minced garlic and Cajun seasoning. Stir well and cook for 2 minutes.
- Reduce heat to low and add cream cheese, heavy cream, and Parmesan cheese. Stir until fully combined and creamy.
- Add the cooked bowtie pasta to the skillet. Toss to coat the pasta in the sauce.
- Season with salt and black pepper to taste. Serve warm.
Notes
- For a spicier kick, add extra Cajun seasoning.
- Pair with a side salad for a complete meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 45g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg