Description
This Cajun Cream Cheese Alfredo Bowties with Spiced Ground Beef is a perfect blend of creamy comfort and zesty Cajun flair. Enjoy a delightful dish that fills your stomach and warms your heart!
Ingredients
- Bowtie Pasta
- Ground Beef
- Cream Cheese
- Cajun Seasoning
- Heavy Cream
- Parmesan Cheese
- Bell Peppers
- Onions
- Olive Oil
Instructions
- Start by bringing a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the bowtie pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside, reserving about a cup of the pasta water.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, add a splash of olive oil. Once hot, add the ground beef. Cook until browned, breaking it apart with a spatula. This should take about 5-7 minutes.
- To the skillet with the beef, add diced bell peppers and onions. Sauté for another 5 minutes until the vegetables are tender.
- Sprinkle in your Cajun seasoning, stirring well to coat the meat and vegetables evenly. Let it cook for an additional minute to toast the spices.
- Reduce the heat to low and add the cream cheese to the skillet. Stir until melted and creamy. Gradually pour in the heavy cream, mixing until well combined. If the sauce is too thick, add a bit of the reserved pasta water until you reach your desired consistency.
- Stir in the freshly grated Parmesan cheese, allowing it to melt into the sauce. Taste and adjust with more Cajun seasoning, salt, or pepper if needed.
- Add the cooked bowtie pasta to the skillet. Toss everything together until the pasta is evenly coated with the creamy Alfredo sauce.
- Plate the pasta and garnish with additional Parmesan cheese and a sprinkle of Cajun seasoning for an extra kick. Enjoy your delicious Cajun Cream Cheese Alfredo Bowties with Spiced Ground Beef!
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 30 mins
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 40 g
- Saturated Fat: 20 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 50 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 100 mg
Keywords: Feel free to customize the spice level by adding more cayenne pepper or hot sauce. Fresh parsley or chives can be used as a garnish for added flavor.