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The Ultimate Cajun Cream Cheese Alfredo Bowties You’ll Crave!

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  • Prep Time: 25 Minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 Minutes
  • Total Time: 55 Minutes
  • Yield: 6 Servings 1x
  • Category: Dinner

Description

How to make decadent Cajun Cream Cheese Alfredo Bowties with spiced ground beef that your family will absolutely devour for dinner.

Ingredients

Scale
  • Pasta & Proteins:
  • 1 pound bowtie pasta (farfalle)
  • 1.5 pounds lean ground beef (85/15 recommended)
  • Creamy Alfredo Base:
  • 8 ounces (1 block) full-fat cream cheese, softened
  • 2 cups heavy cream
  • 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
  • Aromatics & Flavor Builders:
  • 1 medium yellow onion, diced
  • 4–5 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 medium green bell pepper, diced
  • 1/2 cup low-sodium chicken broth
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • Cajun Seasonings:
  • 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning (adjust to taste)
  • 1 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
  • 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • Fresh Finish:
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped

Instructions

  1. Brown Beef: In a large skillet, brown ground beef over medium-high heat, breaking it up. Drain excess fat, then add diced onion and bell pepper, sautéing until softened. Season with Cajun seasoning, salt, and pepper for your spiced ground beef base.
  2. Build Sauce: Push beef mixture to one side. Add butter to the empty side, then minced garlic, cooking briefly until fragrant. Deglaze the pan with chicken broth, scraping up browned bits. Stir in softened cream cheese and heavy cream.
  3. Emulsify Alfredo: Gently heat the cream cheese and heavy cream mixture, whisking constantly until the cream cheese fully melts and starts to emulsify into a smooth sauce. This forms the decadent base for your Cajun Cream Cheese Alfredo.
  4. Simmer Sauce: Reduce heat to low and gradually whisk in the Parmesan cheese until fully incorporated and the sauce is smooth and creamy. Let it simmer gently for 5-7 minutes, allowing it to thicken slightly, ensuring rich flavor.
  5. Cook Pasta: While the sauce simmers, cook the bowtie pasta according to package directions in salted water until al dente. Drain well, reserving about 1/2 cup of pasta water. Al dente pasta holds up best in the sauce.
  6. Combine Dish: Add the cooked and drained bowtie pasta directly to the skillet with the Alfredo sauce and spiced ground beef. Toss everything together until the pasta is fully coated in the luscious Cajun Cream Cheese Alfredo.
  7. Serve Fresh: If needed, add a splash of reserved pasta water to achieve desired consistency. Garnish generously with fresh chopped parsley. Serve your incredible Cajun Cream Cheese Alfredo Bowties with Spiced Ground Beef immediately and enjoy!

Notes

Ensure cream cheese is fully softened and whisk constantly into cream to prevent a lumpy, uneven sauce.

Store leftover Cajun Alfredo Bowties in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3-4 days. Reheat gently.

Ground turkey (93/7) can replace beef for a lighter version; consider a touch more oil when browning.

Serve hot and fresh, garnished with parsley and Parmesan. Pair with a crisp green salad or crusty bread.

Brown beef and dice vegetables up to 2 days ahead for quick meal prep; cook sauce and pasta fresh.

**Allergy Information:** Dairy, Gluten

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