Cajun Cream Cheese Alfredo Bowties with Spiced Ground Beef: One Irresistible, Bold Comfort Dish
A bold and creamy pasta dish featuring Cajun-seasoned ground beef, velvety cream cheese Alfredo sauce, and perfectly cooked bowtie pasta. Comforting, spicy, and deeply satisfying.
Ingredients
12 oz bowtie (farfalle) pasta
1 lb ground beef (85/15 or 90/10)
4 oz cream cheese, softened
1 cup heavy cream
¾ cup freshly grated Parmesan
3 tbsp unsalted butter
3–4 garlic cloves, minced
1½ tbsp Cajun seasoning (adjust to taste)
½ cup diced onion (optional)
½ cup diced bell pepper (optional)
Salt and black pepper to taste
Reserved pasta water (up to ½ cup)
Chopped parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
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Cook bowtie pasta in salted water until al dente. Drain and reserve ½ cup pasta water.
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In a large skillet, brown the ground beef over medium-high heat, breaking it up as it cooks.
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Add Cajun seasoning, garlic, and optional onion and bell pepper. Cook for 3–4 more minutes. Remove beef mixture and set aside.
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In the same skillet, melt butter. Sauté garlic until golden.
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Add softened cream cheese and whisk until smooth. Slowly add heavy cream and simmer until slightly thickened.
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Stir in Parmesan cheese until melted. Season with salt, pepper, and more Cajun spice as desired.
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Return beef to skillet. Add cooked pasta and toss to coat. Add pasta water as needed to loosen sauce.
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Simmer for 2–3 minutes. Serve hot with garnish of choice.
Notes
Use lean beef for less grease. Adjust spice by modifying Cajun seasoning. Add vegetables or swap protein for variation.