Description
A creamy pasta dish combining savory Cajun flavors with tender fettuccine, perfect for cozy weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz fettuccine pasta
- 1 lb Cajun smoked sausage, sliced
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Chopped parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the fettuccine pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add sliced smoked sausage and cook until browned—about 5 minutes.
- Add minced garlic and cook for another minute.
- Pour in the heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer.
- Stir in the Cajun seasoning and Parmesan cheese until melted and combined.
- Toss the cooked fettuccine in the sauce until well coated.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve hot, garnished with chopped parsley.
Notes
Experiment with adding veggies or substituting sausage for other proteins. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 990mg
- Fat: 42g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 24g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 21g
- Cholesterol: 100mg