Description
A comforting dish that combines creamy Alfredo sauce with Cajun spices and hearty ground beef, served over bowtie pasta.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz. bowtie pasta
- 1 lb. ground beef
- 4 oz. cream cheese
- 1 cup Alfredo sauce
- 1–2 tbsp Cajun seasoning (adjust to taste)
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- Sauté onion and garlic in olive oil until softened, about 3-4 minutes.
- Add ground beef, season, and cook until browned, about 6-8 minutes.
- Stir in cream cheese and Alfredo sauce until creamy.
- Toss in cooked pasta until evenly coated.
- Serve hot, garnished with extra Cajun seasoning if desired.
Notes
Adjust Cajun seasoning to personal taste. You can make it vegetarian by using plant-based meat or mushrooms. Leftovers can be stored for up to three days in the fridge.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 490
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: Cajun, Alfredo, Pasta, Comfort Food, Family Dinner