Description
Cajun Smoked Sausage Alfredo Pasta is a bold and creamy dish that blends smoky sausage with Cajun seasoning in a rich Alfredo sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz smoked sausage, sliced into rounds
- 8 oz fettuccine or penne pasta
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
- 1 ½ cups heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon butter
- Chopped parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the pasta until al dente according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the sliced smoked sausage and cook until browned and slightly crispy, about 5 to 6 minutes. Remove the sausage from the skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, melt butter and sauté the minced garlic for about 1 minute until fragrant. Add the Cajun seasoning and stir to combine.
- Pour in the heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes, allowing it to slightly thicken.
- Gradually stir in the grated Parmesan cheese, mixing until the sauce becomes smooth and creamy. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
- Return the cooked sausage to the skillet along with the drained pasta. Toss everything together to coat well in the Alfredo sauce.
- Cook for another minute or two until heated through. Serve immediately, garnished with chopped parsley if desired.
Notes
- This dish is best served fresh. <liYou can adjust the spiciness by using more or less Cajun seasoning.
- Feel free to add vegetables like bell peppers or spinach for extra nutrition.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 620
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 950mg
- Fat: 45g
- Saturated Fat: 22g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 110mg