Description
A delicious twist on pasta featuring creamy Alfredo sauce and zesty Cajun spices, perfect for families or gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz bowtie pasta
- 1 lb ground beef
- 8 oz cream cheese
- 1 cup Alfredo sauce
- 1 tbsp Cajun spice
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp pepper
Instructions
- Cook the bowtie pasta according to the package instructions, adding salt to the boiling water. Drain and set aside.
- Sauté the onions and garlic in olive oil over medium heat until softened, about 3-4 minutes.
- Add the ground beef, breaking it apart, and season with Cajun spice, salt, and pepper. Cook until browned, about 5-7 minutes.
- Stir in the cream cheese until melted, then pour in the Alfredo sauce and mix well until smooth.
- Toss the drained pasta with the beef mixture, ensuring all pasta is coated in the creamy sauce.
- Serve hot, garnished with grated Parmesan cheese.
Notes
Adjust the Cajun spice to your taste and feel free to add vegetables for extra nutrition.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: Cajun pasta, creamy Alfredo, ground beef pasta, easy dinner, comfort food