Description
Cajun Alfredo Pasta is a creamy and spicy dish that combines fettuccine with a rich Alfredo sauce and Cajun spices.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz fettuccine pasta
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1/2 cup diced chicken (optional)
- 1/4 cup chopped green onions
Instructions
- Cook the fettuccine according to package instructions.
- In a pan, melt butter over medium heat.
- Add diced chicken and cook until no longer pink (if using).
- Stir in the heavy cream and bring to a simmer.
- Add the Cajun seasoning and Parmesan cheese, stirring until smooth.
- Combine the cooked fettuccine with the sauce.
- Garnish with green onions before serving.
Notes
- Adjust the amount of Cajun seasoning to taste.
- For a vegetarian option, omit the chicken.
- Serve immediately for best texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: Cajun Alfredo Pasta, creamy pasta, spicy pasta, fettuccine Alfredo