Description
Spice up your dinner routine with this Spicy Cajun Bowtie Pasta with Beef, Sausage & Creamy Garlic Sauce. Juicy ground beef, zesty sausage, and farfalle pasta come together in a rich, velvety garlic cream sauce with bold Cajun heat. This easy dinner idea is packed with flavor and comfort—perfect for busy weeknights or meal prep. It’s one of those quick, creamy pasta recipes that feels indulgent yet simple. Great for families or anyone craving easy pasta recipes with a little kick.
Ingredients
12 oz bowtie pasta
0.75 lb ground beef (85/15)
0.5 lb spicy Italian sausage, casings removed
1 cup heavy cream
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup chopped bell peppers (red or mixed)
2 cups fresh spinach
1.5 tbsp Cajun seasoning
0.5 cup grated parmesan cheese
1 tbsp olive oil
0.5 tsp salt
0.25 tsp black pepper
Instructions
1. Cook bowtie pasta in salted boiling water until al dente. Drain and reserve 1/2 cup pasta water.
2. In a large skillet, heat olive oil. Add beef and sausage, cook until browned. Drain grease.
3. Add garlic and bell peppers to skillet. Sauté 2–3 minutes until fragrant.
4. Pour in cream and reserved pasta water. Stir in Cajun seasoning, parmesan, salt, and pepper. Simmer until creamy.
5. Add cooked pasta and spinach. Stir to combine and wilt spinach.
6. Simmer 2 more minutes until sauce thickens slightly.
7. Serve hot, topped with extra parmesan and Cajun seasoning if desired.
Notes
Use half-and-half instead of heavy cream for a lighter version.
For extra heat, add crushed red pepper flakes or hot sauce during cooking.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1.5 cups
- Calories: 690
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 590mg
- Fat: 40g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 135mg
Keywords: Cajun pasta, creamy bowtie pasta, spicy sausage pasta, garlic cream sauce