Cajun Alfredo Sauce with Pasta
This Cajun Alfredo sauce is a spin on fettuccine Alfredo. Think of it as your building blocks to a delicious Cajun chicken Alfredo.
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 771kcal
Ingredients
- 16 oz Penne
- 4 cloves Garlic minced
- 1 tsp Salt
- 4 tbsp Butter
- ¼ Cayenne pepper
- 1 tbsp Olive oil
- 1 tbsp Cajun seasoning
- ½ tsp Thyme dried or fresh
- 1 cup Parmesan cheese grated
- 1 cup Heavy whipping cream
- 1 tsp Paprika
Instructions
- Prepare the Penne: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the penne and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Sauté Garlic: While the penne is cooking, heat olive oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Make the Base: Add butter to the saucepan and let it melt into the olive oil and garlic. 2-3 minutes.
- Add Spices and Seasoning: Stir in the cajun seasoning, paprika, thyme, cayenne pepper, and salt.
- Add Cream: Slowly pour in the heavy whipping cream, stirring continuously to integrate it with the spices and melted butter.
- Thicken with Cheese: Reduce heat to low and gradually add the grated Parmesan cheese. Continue to stir until the sauce becomes creamy and smooth.
- Combine with Penne: Add the cooked penne to the saucepan and toss to combine. If the sauce is too thick, you can add a bit of reserved pasta water to thin it out.
Nutrition
Calories: 771kcal | Carbohydrates: 90g | Protein: 26g | Fat: 34g | Saturated Fat: 19g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Cholesterol: 86mg | Sodium: 1022mg | Potassium: 410mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 2033IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 387mg | Iron: 2mg