Description
A creamy and flavorful pasta dish with bowtie pasta, Cajun-spiced ground beef, and a garlic cream sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz bowtie pasta
- 1 lb ground beef
- 2 tbsp Cajun seasoning
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Cook the bowtie pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add ground beef and Cajun seasoning. Cook until beef is browned.
- Add minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute.
- Pour in heavy cream and bring to a simmer. Stir in Parmesan and mozzarella until melted.
- Add the cooked pasta to the skillet and toss to coat in the sauce.
- Season with salt and pepper. Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- Adjust Cajun seasoning to taste for more or less spice.
- Substitute ground turkey or chicken for a lighter option.
- For extra richness, add a splash of milk if the sauce thickens too much.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 20 mins
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 620
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: cheesy pasta, Cajun beef, garlic cream sauce, easy dinner recipe