1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add bowtie pasta and cook until al dente. Drain, reserving 1 cup pasta water.

2. In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Brown the ground beef, breaking it into small pieces, then remove and set aside.

3. In the same skillet, brown the smoked sausage slices until crisp at the edges.

4. Lower heat to medium, add butter and minced garlic, sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant. Stir in Cajun seasoning.

5. Pour in chicken broth and heavy cream. Simmer for 3–5 minutes, then stir in Parmesan cheese until melted and smooth.

6. Return beef and sausage to the skillet, add pasta, and toss to coat. Add reserved pasta water if sauce is too thick.

7. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve hot with extra Parmesan and a pinch of Cajun seasoning if desired.