Description
Cajun Garlic Butter Beef and Cheesy Bowtie Pasta is a mouthwatering dish that combines the bold flavors of Cajun spices with creamy, cheesy goodness. This hearty meal is perfect for busy weeknights or special gatherings, satisfying your cravings for comfort food.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound bowtie pasta
- 2.25 pounds ground beef
- 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- Fresh parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
- Cook bowtie pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and reserve one cup of pasta water.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat and cook ground beef with Cajun seasoning until browned. Remove from skillet.
- In the same skillet, melt butter over medium heat and sautΓ© garlic until fragrant.
- Stir in heavy cream and beef broth; simmer until slightly thickened.
- Add cheeses gradually, stirring until melted into a smooth sauce.
- Return cooked beef and pasta to the skillet; toss well to combine, adding reserved pasta water as needed for desired consistency.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 950mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
Keywords: Feel free to customize with your choice of veggies or adjust spice levels by modifying the Cajun seasoning. For a lighter version, use lean ground turkey and substitute half of the heavy cream with Greek yogurt.