Cajun Cream Cheese Alfredo Bowties Recipe
A quick and creamy Cajun-inspired Alfredo dish featuring bowtie pasta tossed with seasoned ground beef and a rich cream cheese sauce, perfect for a flavorful weeknight dinner.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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Pasta
- 8 oz bowtie pasta
Meat
- 1/2 lb ground beef
Sauce
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 2 tsp Cajun seasoning
Instructions
- Cook the pasta: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil, then add the bowtie pasta. Cook according to package instructions until al dente, usually about 10-12 minutes. Drain and set aside.
- Cook the ground beef: In a large skillet over medium heat, add the ground beef. Cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until fully browned and no longer pink, about 7-9 minutes. Drain any excess fat.
- Prepare the sauce and combine: Reduce heat to low. Add the cream cheese and Cajun seasoning to the cooked ground beef. Stir continuously until the cream cheese melts and forms a creamy sauce. Then add the cooked pasta to the skillet and toss to coat everything evenly with the sauce. Heat through for 2-3 minutes before serving.
Notes
- You can adjust the amount of Cajun seasoning to suit your spice preference.
- For a lighter version, substitute cream cheese with reduced-fat cream cheese.
- This dish can easily be doubled for larger servings.
- Adding vegetables like sautéed bell peppers or onions pairs well with the Cajun flavors.
Keywords: Cajun cream cheese Alfredo, bowtie pasta recipe, ground beef pasta, quick creamy pasta, Cajun pasta dish
