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Cajun Alfredo

A creamy and spicy twist on traditional Alfredo sauce, perfect for pasta lovers.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Cajun, Italian
Calories: 600

Ingredients
  

Pasta
  • 12 oz Fettuccine or pasta of choice
Cajun Sauce
  • 2 tbsp Olive oil for sautéing
  • 1 cup Heavy cream
  • 1 cup Parmesan cheese grated
  • 2 tbsp Cajun seasoning adjust to taste
  • 1 tsp Garlic powder
  • 1 tsp Onion powder
  • 1 tsp Salt to taste
  • 1/2 tsp Black pepper freshly ground
Protein (optional)
  • 1 lb Chicken breast sliced or cubed
  • 1 lb Shrimp peeled and deveined

Method
 

Cook the Pasta
  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the fettuccine and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
Prepare the Cajun Sauce
  1. In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. If using chicken or shrimp, add them now and cook until fully cooked through. Remove and set aside.
  2. In the same skillet, add heavy cream and bring to a simmer. Stir in Parmesan cheese, Cajun seasoning, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Cook until the sauce thickens, about 5 minutes.
  3. If you cooked chicken or shrimp, return them to the skillet and combine with the sauce.
Combine and Serve
  1. Add the cooked fettuccine to the skillet and toss to coat in the sauce. Serve immediately, garnished with additional Parmesan if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 600kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 25gFat: 35gSaturated Fat: 20gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 800IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 300mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Feel free to adjust the spice level by adding more or less Cajun seasoning.

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