Cajun Cream Cheese Alfredo Bowties: Indulgent Spiced Beef Delight
A rich and creamy pasta dish with a cajun twist, featuring spiced ground beef and bowtie pasta.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Pasta
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Cajun
- Diet: Standard
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces bowtie pasta
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 tablespoon cajun seasoning
- 1 cup cream cheese
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the bowtie pasta according to package instructions; drain and set aside.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add minced garlic and cook until fragrant.
- Add ground beef and cajun seasoning, cooking until the beef is browned.
- Mix in cream cheese and heavy cream, stirring until smooth.
- Add parmesan cheese and stir until melted and well combined.
- Toss cooked pasta into the sauce, coating it thoroughly.
- Season with salt and pepper, serve hot.
Notes
- For extra spice, add more cajun seasoning.
- Can substitute ground turkey for a lighter option.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 65g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg