Description
Creamy and spicy Cajun Cream Cheese Alfredo Bowties with Spiced Ground Beef is the perfect comfort food pasta dish. With bold Cajun seasoning, savory ground beef, and a rich cream cheese alfredo sauce, this recipe is an easy, flavorful dinner idea that feeds the whole family.
Ingredients
8 oz bowtie pasta
1 lb ground beef
4 oz cream cheese
1 cup heavy cream
3/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 small onion, chopped
2 tablespoons butter
Salt and black pepper to taste
1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the bowtie pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
2. In a large skillet over medium heat, heat olive oil and sauté chopped onion until translucent. Add minced garlic and stir until fragrant.
3. Add the ground beef to the skillet and break it up with a spoon. Season with Cajun seasoning, salt, and pepper. Cook until browned and fully done. Remove beef and set aside.
4. In the same skillet, melt butter and stir in cream cheese until smooth. Slowly whisk in heavy cream. Simmer until slightly thickened, then stir in Parmesan cheese until melted and creamy.
5. Return pasta and beef to the skillet. Toss everything together gently to coat. Let it simmer a few minutes to allow flavors to combine.
6. Serve hot, garnished with extra Parmesan or a sprinkle of Cajun seasoning.
Notes
Use bronze-cut or ridged bowtie pasta to help the sauce cling better.
For extra creaminess, add a splash more cream while simmering at the end.
If storing leftovers, add a touch of cream or milk when reheating to restore smoothness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Cajun, American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1.5 cups
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 110mg