Description
This bold and creamy Cajun Cream Cheese Alfredo Bowties with Spiced Ground Beef is comfort food with an attitude. Al dente farfalle pasta gets coated in a velvety cream cheese Alfredo sauce spiked with Cajun heat, while seasoned ground beef brings a savory kick. Whether you’re after an easy dinner idea, indulgent comfort food, or spicy pasta recipe, this one-skillet winner delivers. Perfect for weeknights or casual get-togethers, this dish is a guaranteed crowd favorite packed with flavor.
Ingredients
12 oz farfalle pasta
1 lb ground beef
4 oz cream cheese
1 cup heavy cream
0.5 cup parmesan cheese, grated
1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
0.5 teaspoon smoked paprika
0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
0.5 teaspoon onion powder
2 tablespoons butter
Salt and pepper to taste
2 tablespoons chopped parsley or green onion
Instructions
1. Cook the farfalle in salted water until al dente. Reserve 1 cup pasta water, then drain.
2. In a skillet, brown ground beef with paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Drain and set aside.
3. In the same skillet, melt butter and add cream cheese. Stir until softened.
4. Slowly whisk in heavy cream and Cajun seasoning.
5. Simmer until smooth, then add parmesan and stir to melt.
6. Return beef and pasta to the skillet. Toss to coat in the sauce.
7. Add pasta water as needed to loosen sauce.
8. Garnish with parsley or green onions and serve hot.
Notes
Substitute ground turkey or chicken for a lighter version.
Add sautéed bell peppers or mushrooms for extra texture and nutrition.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Pasta
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Cajun-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 610
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 740mg
- Fat: 39g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 125mg