Description
Cajun Smoked Sausage Alfredo Pasta is a comforting dish that combines smoky sausage, creamy Alfredo sauce, and al dente fettuccine. Perfect for chilly evenings or entertaining guests, this recipe offers an explosion of flavors and a warm embrace in every bite. With its vibrant colors and rich taste, it’s sure to impress at any dinner table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz fettuccine pasta
- 12 oz Cajun smoked sausage, sliced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tsp Cajun seasoning (adjust to taste)
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook fettuccine in salted boiling water according to package instructions until al dente; drain.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, brown the sliced Cajun smoked sausage for about 5–7 minutes.
- Add minced garlic to the skillet and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Gradually pour in heavy cream while stirring; let simmer. Add Parmesan cheese until melted and creamy.
- Season with Cajun seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Toss the drained fettuccine with the sausage mixture until well-coated.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (about 320g)
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: For added flair, consider substituting the smoked sausage with chicken or shrimp. Enhance flavors by adding spinach or extra Cajun seasoning. Save some pasta water to achieve a silkier sauce if needed.