Cajun Cream Cheese Alfredo Bowties with Spiced Ground Beef
A rich and creamy pasta dish combining bowtie pasta, spiced ground beef, and a zesty Cajun Alfredo sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Cajun
- Diet: Beef
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz bowtie pasta
- 4 oz cream cheese
- 1 cup Alfredo sauce
- 1 lb ground beef
- 2 tbsp Cajun spice mix
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- Fresh parsley, for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the bowtie pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, cook the ground beef over medium heat until browned. Drain excess fat.
- Add chopped onions and garlic to the skillet and sauté until soft.
- Stir in Cajun spice mix, then add cream cheese and Alfredo sauce, stirring until smooth.
- Toss the cooked pasta into the sauce mixture, ensuring it’s well coated.
- Add salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve hot, garnished with Parmesan cheese and parsley.
Notes
For added spice, increase the amount of Cajun spice mix to taste. Substitute bowtie pasta with any pasta of choice.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Cajun pasta, creamy pasta, bowtie pasta, Alfredo sauce, ground beef recipe