Cajun Smoked Sausage Alfredo Pasta Recipe
This Cajun Smoked Sausage Alfredo Pasta recipe is a quick and flavorful dish perfect for a weeknight meal. It combines smoky sausage, tender pasta, and a rich, creamy Cajun-spiced Alfredo sauce for a delicious and satisfying experience.
Equipment
- Large pot
- Large skillet
- Whisk
- Tongs
Ingredients
For the Pasta
- 12 ounces Fettuccine pasta
- 1 tablespoon Olive oil
For the Sauce
- 14 ounces Smoked sausage sliced
- 2 cloves Garlic minced
- 2 cups Heavy cream
- 1 cup Parmesan cheese grated
- 2 teaspoons Cajun seasoning
- 0.5 cup Chicken broth
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
- 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley chopped
Optional Garnish
- 0.5 teaspoon Red pepper flakes
Instructions
Cooking Instructions
- Boil water in a large pot, add fettuccine, and cook according to package directions until al dente; drain and toss with olive oil to prevent sticking.
- While pasta cooks, brown sliced smoked sausage in a large skillet over medium-high heat for 5-7 minutes until lightly crisped, then remove and set aside, reserving 1 tablespoon of drippings.
- Reduce heat to medium, add minced garlic to the skillet with reserved drippings, and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Pour in chicken broth and heavy cream, bring to a gentle simmer, then stir in Cajun seasoning, salt, and black pepper.
- Gradually whisk in grated Parmesan cheese until the sauce is smooth and thickened.
- Add the cooked fettuccine and browned smoked sausage to the skillet, tossing gently to coat with the Alfredo sauce.
- Stir in fresh chopped parsley and serve immediately, garnished with red pepper flakes if desired.
Notes
For extra heat, add more Cajun seasoning or a pinch of cayenne pepper. You can also add some diced bell peppers and onions to the sausage for more vegetables and flavor.