Description
Cajun Cream Cheese Alfredo Bowties with Spiced Ground Beef is a delicious and satisfying dish that brings bold flavors to your dinner table. This quick and easy recipe transforms classic Alfredo into a zesty delight with the addition of Cajun spices and creamy cheese. Perfectly cooked bowtie pasta is combined with spiced ground beef, creating a hearty meal that the whole family will enjoy. Whether you’re looking for a special weeknight dinner or a dish to impress guests, this creamy, comforting pasta is sure to please. It’s also great for leftovers, making it an ideal choice for meal prep.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound bowtie pasta
- 4 ounces cream cheese
- 1 cup milk or half-and-half
- ¾ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 pound ground beef
- 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
Instructions
- Cook bowtie pasta in salted boiling water until al dente. Reserve ½ cup pasta water, drain, and set aside.
- In a skillet, brown ground beef seasoned with Cajun seasoning, salt, and pepper. Remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, sauté garlic in butter then add cream cheese until melted.
- Gradually whisk in milk/half-and-half until smooth. Stir in Parmesan and remaining Cajun seasoning.
- Return beef and pasta to the skillet; mix well, adding reserved pasta water as needed for desired consistency.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (350g)
- Calories: 670
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 54g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 37g
- Cholesterol: 100mg