Cajun Cream Cheese Alfredo Bowties with Spiced Ground Beef
Cajun Cream Cheese Alfredo Bowties with Spiced Ground Beef is a delightful fusion of creamy Alfredo and zesty Cajun spices, perfect for bringing family and friends together. This dish features tender bowtie pasta enveloped in a rich sauce and topped with flavorful ground beef. The blend of garlic, spices, and cheese creates an irresistible aroma that will make your kitchen the heart of your home. Ideal for cozy dinners or elegant gatherings, this recipe promises to impress and satisfy every palate.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Cajun
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz bowtie pasta
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tsp Cajun seasoning (adjust to taste)
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
Instructions
- 1. Cook the pasta: Boil salted water in a large pot, add bowtie pasta, and cook until al dente. Drain and reserve 1 cup of pasta water.
- 2. Brown the beef: In a skillet over medium heat, cook ground beef until browned. Drain excess fat. Stir in minced garlic and Cajun seasoning; cook for an additional minute.
- 3. Make the sauce: Lower heat and mix in cream cheese until melted. Gradually stir in heavy cream and chicken broth until smooth.
- 4. Combine: Add cooked pasta to the skillet; toss to coat evenly, adding reserved pasta water as needed.
- 5. Finish: Stir in grated Parmesan until melted and combined.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 40g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg