Cajun Alfredo Sauce

Name: Cajun Alfredo Sauce
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 4 (see note)
Ingredients: 8 ounces uncooked fettuccine; 4 ounces cream cheese; 2 tablespoons butter; 1 cup heavy/whipping cream; 2 large cloves garlic; 1/2 tablespoon low sodium cajun seasoning; 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese; salt & pepper

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Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings
4 (see note)
Calories
679 kcal
Course
Main Course
Cuisine
Italian-American Fussion

Cajun Alfredo Sauce

Nina Acevedo

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This 15-minute Cajun Alfredo sauce recipe is a quick way to jazz up pasta night! It combines Cajun-inspired flavors with the signature creamy, rich quality of Alfredo sauce.

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Ingredients

Servings

8 ounces uncooked fettuccine
4 ounces cream cheese softened
2 tablespoons butter
1 cup heavy/whipping cream
2 large cloves garlic minced
1/2 tablespoon low sodium cajun seasoning see note
1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
salt & pepper to taste

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Instructions

Boil a salted pot of water for the fettuccine. Cook it al dente according to package directions.
Microwave the cream cheese in 20-30 second intervals until very soft.
Meanwhile, add the butter, cream cheese, cream, garlic, and Cajun seasoning to a skillet over medium heat. Once the butter has melted and the pan has heated up, use your spoon to help the cream cheese melt into the sauce, or use a whisk.
Once the cream cheese has been incorporated into the sauce, let it gently bubble for 3-4 minutes or until the sauce has reduced a bit. Stir occasionally.
Stir the parmesan into the sauce, and let it melt in (about 30 seconds), then take the pan off the heat. The sauce should be thick enough by now, but if you want to reduce it more, cook it for a little longer. If needed, add a small splash of the hot pasta water to the skillet prior to draining the pasta to thin the sauce. Toss with the drained pasta, season with salt & pepper as needed, and serve immediately.

Notes

Regular Cajun seasoning (like Tony Chachere's Original Creole Seasoning) can be very salty, so I highly recommend using a low (or no) sodium variety.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 679kcal (34%) Carbohydrates 48g (16%) Protein 19g (38%) Fat 47g (72%) Saturated Fat 28g (140%) Polyunsaturated Fat 3g Monounsaturated Fat 12g Trans Fat 0.3g Cholesterol 180mg (60%) Sodium 600mg (25%) Potassium 306mg (9%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 4g (8%) Vitamin A 2113IU (42%) Vitamin C 1mg (1%) Calcium 314mg (31%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4(see note)

Amount Per Serving

Calories 679 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories	679kcal	34%
Carbohydrates	48g	16%
Protein	19g	38%
Fat	47g	72%
Saturated Fat	28g	140%
Polyunsaturated Fat	3g	18%
Monounsaturated Fat	12g	60%
Trans Fat	0.3g	15%
Cholesterol	180mg	60%
Sodium	600mg	25%
Potassium	306mg	7%
Fiber	2g	8%
Sugar	4g	8%
Vitamin A	2113IU	42%
Vitamin C	1mg	1%
Calcium	314mg	31%
Iron	1mg	6%