Cajun Cream Cheese Alfredo Bowties: Indulgent Spiced Beef Delight
Experience the delicious blend of Cajun spices and creamy Alfredo sauce in this indulgent pasta dish.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Cajun
- Diet: Meat-Based
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces bowtie pasta
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
- 8 ounces cream cheese
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the bowtie pasta according to package instructions until al dente.
- In a large skillet, brown the ground beef over medium heat. Drain any excess fat.
- Add Cajun seasoning and minced garlic to the beef and cook for an additional 2 minutes.
- Stir in cream cheese and heavy cream, mixing until well combined and creamy.
- Add cooked pasta to the skillet and toss to combine.
- Sprinkle Parmesan cheese on top and stir until melted.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste before serving.
Notes
- For a spicier dish, add more Cajun seasoning.
- Can substitute ground turkey for a lighter option.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 40g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: Cajun Cream Cheese Alfredo, Bowties, Spiced Ground Beef, Pasta Recipe