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Cheesy Bowtie Pasta with Savory Cajun Ground Beef in Garlic Cream Recipe

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  • Author: Emma
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings 1x
  • Category: Pasta
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: American, Cajun-inspired

Description

Cheesy Bowtie Pasta with Savory Cajun Ground Beef in Garlic Cream is a comforting and flavorful dish featuring tender farfalle pasta paired with well-seasoned Cajun ground beef and enveloped in a rich, silky garlic cream sauce. This easy-to-make recipe is perfect for a satisfying weeknight dinner that combines bold spices and creamy cheese.

Ingredients

Scale

Pasta

  • 12 ounces bowtie pasta

Beef

  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning

Sauce

  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1½ cups heavy cream
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • ½ teaspoon fine sea salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper

Garnish

  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

Instructions

  1. Cook Pasta: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add bowtie pasta and cook until al dente, about 10 minutes. Reserve ½ cup of pasta water before draining the pasta.
  2. Brown Beef: In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef, breaking it up with a spoon as it browns. Sprinkle the Cajun seasoning over the beef and continue cooking until fully cooked and no longer pink. Transfer the cooked beef to a plate and set aside.
  3. Sauté Garlic: Using the same skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add minced garlic and cook for 30 to 60 seconds until fragrant but not browned.
  4. Make Cream Sauce: Pour the heavy cream into the skillet and simmer gently for 3 to 4 minutes until it thickens slightly.
  5. Add Cheese and Season: Stir in the shredded cheddar and grated Parmesan cheeses until the sauce is smooth and melted. Season with sea salt and black pepper to taste.
  6. Combine Ingredients: Return the cooked Cajun beef to the skillet, add the drained pasta, and toss everything together to coat in the creamy sauce. If the sauce is too thick, add a splash of the reserved pasta water to loosen it.
  7. Finish and Serve: Remove the skillet from heat, sprinkle the chopped fresh parsley on top, and serve the dish hot.

Notes

  • Use lean ground beef to avoid a greasy sauce.
  • Adjust Cajun seasoning to suit your preferred spice level, starting with less for mild heat.
  • Adding reserved pasta water helps the cheese sauce cling to the pasta and remain silky.

Find it online: https://yumrecipesfood.com/cheesy-bowtie-pasta-with-savory-cajun-ground-beef-in-garlic-cream-recipe/