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Cajun Cream Cheese Alfredo Bowties with Spiced Ground Beef

Cajun Cream Cheese Alfredo Bowties with Spiced Ground Beef

A rich, spicy, and creamy pasta dish featuring heavily seasoned ground beef and a fast cream cheese Alfredo sauce.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 680
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound bowtie pasta (farfalle)
  • 1 pound lean ground beef 90/10 preferred
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 medium yellow onion diced
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
  • 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 8 ounces cream cheese softened and cubed
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1/2 cup reserved pasta water
  • 1 tablespoon fresh parsley chopped, for garnish

Equipment

  • Large Deep Skillet
  • Large Pot for Pasta
  • Wooden spoon

Method
 

  1. Boil the pasta in salted water until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup of pasta water before draining.
  2. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat and sauté the onions for 3 minutes.
  3. Add the ground beef, Cajun seasoning, and smoked paprika. Cook and crumble until browned. Reduce heat to medium-low.
  4. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute, then add the cubed cream cheese, stirring until completely melted.
  5. Pour in the heavy cream and Parmesan cheese, stirring until a smooth, thick sauce forms.
  6. Toss the drained pasta into the skillet, adding splashes of reserved pasta water until the sauce reaches the desired consistency. Garnish with parsley and serve.

Notes

  • Ensure the cream cheese is softened before adding it to the pan so it melts smoothly without leaving lumps.
  • Do not drain the beef fat unless there is an excessive amount, as it carries a lot of the spice flavor into the sauce.