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A bowl of creamy Cajun bowtie pasta with browned beef and sliced andouille sausage
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Spicy Cajun Bowtie Pasta with Beef, Sausage & Creamy Garlic Sauce

Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time25 minutes
Total Time40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 750kcal

Ingredients

  • 16 oz farfalle pasta
  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 12 oz andouille sausage, sliced into rounds
  • 1 medium yellow onion, diced
  • 1 green bell pepper, diced
  • 4 cloves garlic , minced
  • 2 cups heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup beef broth
  • 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
  • 2 tbsp Cajun seasoning
  • 1 tsp red pepper flakes
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped

Instructions

  • Boil a large pot of salted water and cook farfalle according to package directions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
  • Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add sliced andouille sausage and brown for 3-4 minutes per side. Remove sausage and set aside.
  • In the same skillet, add ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it apart with a spatula. Drain excess grease.
  • Add diced onion and green bell pepper to the skillet with the beef. Sauté for 5 minutes until softened.
  • Stir in minced garlic, Cajun seasoning, and red pepper flakes. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
  • Deglaze the pan with beef broth, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan.
  • Lower heat to medium-low and pour in heavy cream. Simmer for 5-7 minutes until the sauce begins to thicken.
  • Stir in the parmesan cheese until melted and smooth.
  • Add the cooked pasta and browned sausage back into the skillet. Toss thoroughly to coat in the sauce.
  • Season with salt and pepper as needed. Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.