5.0 from 3 votes
Cajun Alfredo Sauce
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.
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
Ingredients
- 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
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.
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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
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
% 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% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.