Description
Cajun Cream Cheese Alfredo Bowties with Spiced Ground Beef is a fiery, creamy pasta dish that brings Southern flair to your weeknight dinners. Perfectly cooked bowtie pasta is tossed in a luxurious Alfredo sauce made from cream cheese and heavy cream, then layered with boldly seasoned ground beef. It’s comforting, spicy, and packed with flavor in every bite.
Ingredients
12 oz bowtie pasta (farfalle)
1 lb ground beef
4 oz cream cheese
1 cup heavy cream
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 cup onion, chopped
1 tablespoon butter
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley (optional)
Instructions
1. Bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Cook bowtie pasta until al dente. Drain and set aside.
2. In a large skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Sauté chopped onions until translucent.
3. Add minced garlic and cook for 1 minute.
4. Add ground beef to the skillet. Break it up and cook until browned. Season with Cajun seasoning, salt, and pepper.
5. Reduce heat to medium-low. Add cream cheese and stir until melted into the beef.
6. Pour in the heavy cream. Stir continuously until smooth.
7. Mix in the Parmesan cheese until fully melted and incorporated. Taste and adjust seasoning.
8. Add cooked pasta into the skillet and toss until evenly coated with the sauce.
9. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve hot.
Notes
Use full-fat cream cheese for the creamiest result.
Adjust Cajun seasoning to taste if you prefer less heat.
Add a splash of pasta water or milk when reheating to refresh the sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Cajun Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1.5 cups
- Calories: 610
- Sugar: 2
- Sodium: 540
- Fat: 36
- Saturated Fat: 18
- Unsaturated Fat: 16
- Trans Fat: 0.5
- Carbohydrates: 42
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 30
- Cholesterol: 120
Keywords: Cajun Alfredo pasta, creamy ground beef pasta, spicy pasta recipe