Cajun Cream Cheese Alfredo Bowties: Indulgent Twist with Turkey Bacon
A delicious twist on a classic pasta dish featuring creamy alfredo sauce, Cajun spices, and crispy turkey bacon.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Pasta
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Cajun
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces bowtie pasta
- 4 ounces cream cheese
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 4 slices turkey bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the bowtie pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, combine the cream cheese and heavy cream, stirring until smooth.
- Add the grated Parmesan cheese, Cajun seasoning, and garlic powder. Stir until well combined and heated through.
- Toss in the cooked bowtie pasta and crumbled turkey bacon, mixing until all ingredients are evenly coated.
- Season with salt and black pepper to taste. Serve warm.
Notes
- For a spicier dish, add more Cajun seasoning or some hot sauce.
- Leftover sauce can be used for other pasta dishes.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 70mg