Cajun Cream Cheese Alfredo Bowties with Spiced Ground Beef
A delightful pasta dish featuring bowtie pasta, creamy Cajun Alfredo sauce, and spiced ground beef. Perfect for any family dinner.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Southern
- Diet: None
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz bowtie pasta
- 1 lb ground beef
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Chopped parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the bowtie pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- Brown the ground beef in a large skillet over medium heat until fully cooked. Drain excess fat.
- Add the minced garlic to the skillet and sauté until fragrant.
- Stir in the heavy cream, Cajun seasoning, salt, and pepper. Bring to a simmer.
- Add the cooked pasta and Parmesan cheese to the skillet. Toss to combine and heat through.
- Serve hot, garnished with chopped parsley.
Notes
Pairs well with a crisp green salad and crusty garlic bread. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 40g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg