Cajun Cream Cheese Alfredo Bowties: Indulgent Bowties with Spiced Ground Beef
A creamy and spicy twist on traditional pasta featuring bowties, infused with the flavors of Cajun cuisine and topped with spiced ground beef.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Cajun
- Diet: None
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces bowtie pasta
- 1 pound ground beef
- 8 ounces cream cheese
- 1 cup Alfredo sauce
- 2 teaspoons Cajun seasoning
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the bowtie pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the ground beef and cook until browned.
- Add Cajun seasoning, salt, and pepper to the beef and mix well.
- Reduce heat and stir in cream cheese and Alfredo sauce until well combined and heated through.
- Toss the cooked pasta with the beef mixture until evenly coated.
- Serve hot, topped with grated Parmesan cheese.
Notes
- For extra spice, add more Cajun seasoning to taste.
- This dish can be made ahead of time and reheated when ready to serve.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 40g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
Keywords: Cajun, Cream Cheese, Alfredo, Pasta, Ground Beef