Description

This creamy and flavorful Cajun Cream Cheese Alfredo Bowties with Spiced Ground Beef is a perfect comfort meal combining tender bowtie pasta with a rich Alfredo sauce infused with Cajun seasoning and savory ground beef. It’s a satisfying dish that brings together spicy, cheesy, and creamy elements for an irresistible dinner option.

Ingredients

Scale

Pasta

1 pound bowtie pasta

Meat

1 pound ground beef

Sauce

8 ounces cream cheese
1 cup heavy cream
3/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 small onion, chopped
2 tablespoons butter
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper

Garnish

2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley (optional)

Instructions

Cook the pasta: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and add the bowtie pasta. Cook until al dente according to package instructions, then drain and set aside.
Brown the ground beef: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the ground beef and cook, breaking it apart until browned and cooked through. Season with Cajun seasoning, salt, and black pepper, then remove the beef from the skillet and set aside.
Sauté aromatics: In the same skillet, add butter and sauté the chopped onion and minced garlic until they become fragrant and soft, around 3-5 minutes.
Make the sauce: Add cream cheese to the skillet and stir until melted and smooth. Gradually pour in the heavy cream while stirring continuously, cooking until the sauce thickens slightly.
Add cheese and adjust seasoning: Stir in the grated Parmesan cheese, mixing until fully incorporated. Taste the sauce and add extra Cajun seasoning, salt, or pepper as desired.
Combine beef with sauce: Return the cooked ground beef to the skillet and stir well to coat it evenly with the creamy Alfredo sauce.
Toss pasta with sauce: Add the drained bowtie pasta to the skillet and gently fold everything together until the pasta is fully coated and warmed through.
Serve: Plate the dish hot, garnished with chopped fresh parsley and additional Parmesan cheese if desired.

Notes

You can substitute bowtie pasta with penne or rotini if preferred.
Adjust Cajun seasoning to your preferred spice level.
For a lighter option, use half-and-half instead of heavy cream, though the sauce will be less rich.
Fresh parsley garnish adds a nice color contrast and freshness.
Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and reheated gently on the stovetop or microwave.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Category: Dinner
Method: Stovetop
Cuisine: American

Keywords: Cajun Alfredo, Cream Cheese Pasta, Spiced Ground Beef Pasta, Bowtie Pasta Recipe, Quick Dinner, Cream Sauce Pasta