Cajun Cream Cheese Alfredo Bowties with Spiced Ground Beef
A creamy pasta dish with Cajun-spiced ground beef and a rich Alfredo sauce.
Ingredients
For the Pasta
- 1 pound bowtie pasta
For the Ground Beef
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
For the Alfredo Sauce
- 8 ounces cream cheese
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ¾ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley optional
Instructions
- Cook the bowtie pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add ground beef and cook until browned.
- Add chopped onion, minced garlic, Cajun seasoning, salt, and black pepper. Cook until onions are soft.
- In a separate saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Add cream cheese and heavy cream, stirring until smooth.
- Stir in grated Parmesan cheese until the sauce is creamy.
- Combine the cooked pasta, ground beef mixture, and Alfredo sauce. Stir well.
- Garnish with chopped parsley if desired.
Notes
For a spicier dish, add extra Cajun seasoning to taste.