Description
Cajun Cream Cheese Alfredo Bowties with Spiced Ground Beef is a crowd‑pleasing, creamy pasta dish that blends tender bow tie noodles with a rich cheese sauce and seasoned ground beef. The Cajun spices add a subtle heat, while the smooth cream cheese creates a velvety texture. Perfect for quick weeknight meals, this recipe delivers restaurant‑style flavor in under 30 minutes, making it ideal for family dinners, meal‑prep, and Pinterest food boards. Share it online and enjoy the compliments! today
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz bow tie pasta
- 1 lb spiced ground beef
- 8 oz cream cheese
- 1 cup milk
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp Cajun seasoning
- 2 tbsp butter or vegetable oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the bow tie pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat butter or vegetable oil over medium heat. Add the spiced ground beef and cook until browned.
- Stir in Cajun seasoning, salt, and pepper, cooking for another 2 minutes.
- Add cream cheese and milk, stirring until smooth and creamy.
- Mix in the cooked pasta and Parmesan cheese, tossing to combine well.
- Serve hot and enjoy!
Notes
- For a spicier version
- increase the Cajun seasoning or add red pepper flakes. Leftovers reheat well with a splash of milk.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 servings
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
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