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Cajun Garlic Butter Beef and Cheesy Bowtie Pasta

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A delightful dish featuring savory ground beef or steak combined with creamy cheese sauce and bowtie pasta, bringing a touch of South Louisiana spice to your table.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Cajun
Calories: 650
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 lb ground beef or thinly sliced steak
  • 12 oz bowtie (farfalle) pasta
Seasoning
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp Cajun seasoning
  • 1/2 tsp paprika (optional)
  • 1/2 tsp crushed red pepper flakes (optional for extra heat)
  • Salt and black pepper, to taste
Sauce Components
  • 3 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 1 tbsp minced garlic
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 cup chicken or beef broth
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1/4 cup reserved pasta water (as needed)
Garnish
  • Fresh parsley or green onions, chopped (optional garnish)

Method
 

Cooking Pasta
  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the bowtie pasta according to package directions. Reserve 1/4 cup of pasta water, then drain and set aside.
Cooking Beef
  1. In a mixing bowl, season the beef with Cajun seasoning, paprika, crushed red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper until well coated.
  2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat and add the seasoned beef. Cook until browned, then remove it and set aside.
Making Sauce
  1. Lower the heat to medium. Add butter and minced garlic to the skillet, cooking for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
  2. Pour in the heavy cream and broth, bringing it to a gentle simmer.
  3. Stir in both the Parmesan and mozzarella cheeses, letting them melt into the sauce until creamy and smooth.
Combining Ingredients
  1. Add the cooked bowtie pasta, tossing until fully coated. Adjust consistency with reserved pasta water if necessary.
  2. Return the Cajun beef to the skillet, simmering for an additional 1–2 minutes to meld the flavors.
  3. Garnish with fresh parsley or green onions and serve hot.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 650kcalCarbohydrates: 60gProtein: 38gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 15gSodium: 800mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3g

Notes

For added depth, let the garlic brown slightly before adding the cream. Use fresh herbs like thyme or oregano for more aromatic flavors. Make it your own by adjusting the spice level - add more Cajun seasoning if you like it hot!
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