Simple Cajun Sausage Alfredo Pasta
A creamy and spicy pasta dish that combines Alfredo sauce with Cajun sausage for a delightful weeknight meal.
Equipment
- Large Pot
- Large Skillet
Ingredients
Pasta
- 12 ounces Pasta of choice Cooked according to package instructions until al dente.
Cajun Sausage
- 1 pound Cajun sausage Sliced or crumbled.
Heavy Cream
- 1 cup Heavy cream For the Alfredo sauce.
Parmesan Cheese
- 1 cup Freshly grated Parmesan cheese For thickening the sauce.
Cajun Seasoning
- 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning For flavoring the dish.
Garlic
- 2 cloves Minced garlic Enhances flavor.
Olive Oil
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil For sautéing.
Salt and Pepper
- to taste Salt For seasoning.
- to taste Pepper For seasoning.
Fresh Parsley
- 1 handful Chopped fresh parsley For garnish.
Instructions
- 1. Cook the pasta in a large pot of salted boiling water until al dente, about 8-10 minutes. Drain and reserve some pasta water.
- 2. In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the Cajun sausage and sauté until browned, about 5-7 minutes.
- 3. Add minced garlic to the skillet and stir for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- 4. Pour in the heavy cream and stir to combine, heating through.
- 5. Gradually add the Parmesan cheese, stirring until melted and smooth. Adjust the consistency with reserved pasta water if necessary.
- 6. Season with Cajun seasoning, salt, and pepper to taste.
- 7. Add the cooked pasta to the skillet, tossing to coat in the sauce.
- 8. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes over low heat, stirring occasionally.
- 9. Serve garnished with chopped parsley.
Notes
Feel free to customize with vegetables or different proteins as desired.