Description
A comforting and bold pasta dish featuring bowtie pasta coated in a creamy Cajun sauce with spiced ground beef.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces bowtie pasta
- 1 pound ground beef
- 4 ounces cream cheese
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the bowtie pasta according to the package instructions; drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, brown the ground beef over medium heat until fully cooked. Drain any excess fat.
- Add Cajun seasoning to the beef and stir to combine.
- Lower the heat and add cream cheese, heavy cream, and Parmesan cheese to the skillet. Stir until the cheeses are melted and the sauce is creamy.
- Toss the cooked bowtie pasta with the sauce and beef mixture until well combined.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley.
Notes
Add a splash of lemon for brightness or sautéed bell peppers for color. If desired, an extra pat of butter can enhance the sauce’s silkiness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: Cajun, pasta, comfort food, dinner, easy recipe