Description
A delightful blend of creamy Alfredo sauce and zesty Cajun spices with bowtie pasta and spiced ground beef.
Ingredients
- Bowtie pasta – 12 oz (about 340 g)
- Ground beef – 1 lb (approximately 450 g)
- Cream cheese – 8 oz (about 225 g), softened
- Heavy cream – 1 cup (about 240 ml)
- Cajun seasoning – 2 tablespoons
- Garlic – 3 cloves, minced
- Onion – 1 medium, diced
- Bell pepper – 1 medium, diced (any color)
- Parmesan cheese – 1 cup (about 100 g), grated
- Fresh parsley – 1/4 cup, chopped (for garnish)
- Olive oil – 1 tablespoon (for cooking)
- Salt and pepper – to taste
Instructions
- Boil a pot of salted water and cook the bowtie pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside, reserving about 1/2 cup of the pasta water.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add chopped onion, bell pepper, and minced garlic. Sauté until softened, about 3-4 minutes. Add the ground beef and cook until browned, seasoning with Cajun seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Reduce the heat to low and stir in the softened cream cheese until melted. Gradually add the heavy cream, mixing well until smooth. If the sauce is too thick, add a little reserved pasta water to reach your desired consistency.
- Add the cooked bowtie pasta to the skillet. Toss everything together until the pasta is well coated with the creamy sauce. Stir in the grated Parmesan cheese until melted and well combined. Adjust seasoning with additional salt, pepper, or Cajun seasoning if desired.
Notes
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to three days.
- To reheat, warm in the microwave or on the stovetop.
- For freezing, place in a freezer-safe container and it can be frozen for up to three months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 40g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: Cajun, Alfredo, Pasta, Ground Beef, Cream Cheese