Description
Cajun Cream Cheese Alfredo Bowties with Spiced Ground Beef is a luscious pasta dish that marries rich, creamy Alfredo sauce with zesty Cajun spices and hearty ground beef. Each bite of tender bowtie pasta coated in this flavorful sauce offers a delightful culinary experience. Perfect for cozy dinners or entertaining, this dish will quickly become a family favorite, delivering comfort and taste in every forkful.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz bowtie pasta
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tbsp Cajun spice blend
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
Instructions
- Cook the bowtie pasta in salted boiling water until al dente, then drain.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat and brown the ground beef. Drain excess fat.
- Sauté minced garlic in the skillet until fragrant.
- Lower heat and mix in cream cheese until melted; then add heavy cream and chicken broth gradually.
- Stir in the Cajun spice blend and mix well.
- Combine cooked pasta with the sauce, coating evenly. Adjust seasoning as needed.
- Serve hot, garnished with grated Parmesan cheese.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approx. 250g)
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: For added nutrition and color, consider mixing in spinach or bell peppers. Adjust Cajun spices to control heat levels based on preference. Store leftovers in an airtight container; reheat gently on low heat.