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Bowtie Pasta with Savory Cajun Ground Beef in Garlic Cream

Bowtie Pasta with Savory Cajun Ground Beef in Garlic Cream Bliss

Enjoy Bowtie Pasta with Savory Cajun Ground Beef in Garlic Cream, a soul-satisfying dish balancing comfort and bold flavors.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Cajun
Calories: 650
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Pasta
  • 12 ounces Bowtie Pasta Substitutable with any shaped pasta
For the Filling
  • 1 pound Ground Beef Can substitute with ground turkey or chicken
For the Flavor
  • 1 tablespoon Cajun Seasoning Adjust for desired spice level
  • 4 cloves Garlic Minced, fresh preferred
For the Creamy Sauce
  • 2 tablespoons Butter Olive oil can be used as a substitute
  • 1.5 cups Heavy Cream Half-and-half can be used for lighter version
  • 1 cup Shredded Cheddar Cheese Consider other types like Monterey Jack or Colby
  • 0.5 cup Grated Parmesan Cheese Optional, but recommended for flavor
  • 0.5 teaspoon Salt Adjust to taste
  • 0.5 teaspoon Black Pepper Freshly ground is preferable
For Garnish
  • 2 tablespoons Fresh Parsley Chopped for garnish

Equipment

  • large pot
  • skillet
  • Wooden spoon

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Boil the pasta in salted water until al dente, about 8-10 minutes. Reserve 1/2 cup pasta water before draining.
  2. Brown ground beef in a skillet for 5-7 minutes, add Cajun seasoning, mix, and set aside.
  3. Melt butter in the same skillet, sauté garlic until fragrant but not burnt.
  4. Pour in heavy cream, simmer for 3-4 minutes until slightly thickened.
  5. Stir in cheddar and Parmesan, cook until melted. Season with salt and pepper.
  6. Mix in ground beef and pasta, add reserved pasta water if sauce is too thick.
  7. Remove from heat, garnish with parsley, and serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1plateCalories: 650kcalCarbohydrates: 60gProtein: 35gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 85mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 800IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 250mgIron: 3mg

Notes

This creamy pasta dish is perfect for family dinners and can be reheated easily. Add milk or cream when reheating to maintain creaminess.

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