Cajun Alfredo Sauce Recipe
This Cajun Alfredo sauce recipe is the perfect way to spice up your weeknight dinner routine. It is made with a simple combination of cream, butter, Parmesan cheese, and Cajun seasoning, this sauce comes together in just minutes and can be used on any number of pasta dishes.
Ingredients
- ½ cup salted butter
- 1½ cups heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons cajun seasoning
- 1 pound fresh pasta
- ¾ cup pasta cooking water
- 2 cups shredded Parmesan cheese
Cajun seasoning
- ½ tablespoon paprika powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano
- ¼ teaspoon ground white pepper
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon dried thyme
- ½ teaspoon fine table salt
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
Instructions
- A small bowl should hold the spices for cajun seasoning.
- A medium skillet is a good place to melt butter.
- Bring the cream to a simmer and pour it in.
- Cajun seasoning should be added to the mixture and mixed well. Allow simmering for five minutes.
- Pasta cooking water is added and mixed, simmering for 1 minute before the pasta is added.
- Mix the shredded Parmesan cheese into the skillet once it is removed from the heat.
- You may need to adjust the seasoning based on your taste. To serve, sprinkle with paprika powder.