Cheesy Garlic Ground Beef with Cajun Bowtie Pasta
Indulge in the creamy, zesty goodness of Cheesy Garlic Ground Beef with Cajun Bowtie Pasta. This delightful dish effortlessly combines rich flavors and comforting textures, making it a perfect choice for family dinners or casual gatherings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 6
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet Cooking
- Cuisine: Cajun
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs ground beef (80/20)
- 14 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 tbsp Cajun seasoning
- 1 lb bowtie pasta
- 8 tbsp unsalted butter
- 2.5 cups heavy cream
Instructions
- Cook the bowtie pasta in salted boiling water until al dente; drain.
- In a skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef for 7–10 minutes.
- Add minced garlic and sauté for 2 minutes until fragrant; stir in Cajun seasoning.
- Lower heat and add butter; once melted, gradually pour in heavy cream while stirring.
- Mix the cooked pasta into the meat sauce until evenly coated.
- Serve warm, garnished as desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 660
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 45g
- Saturated Fat: 24g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 110mg