Description
Creamy Smoked Sausage Cajun Alfredo delivers a spicy Louisiana-inspired pasta experience that dances with bold flavors. Hearty sausage and rich sauce combine for a quick, satisfying meal that brings rustic comfort to your dinner table.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 1 (14-ounce) package turkey smoked sausage, cut into 1/4-inch slices
Pasta and Dairy:
- 8 ounces pasta
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Seasoning:
- 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
Instructions
- Cook pasta in salted water until al dente, ensuring a tender yet firm texture. Drain and reserve.
- Slice smoked sausage into uniform diagonal pieces for even cooking and visual appeal.
- Heat a spacious skillet over medium-high temperature, creating a sizzling surface for sausage.
- Arrange sausage slices in a single layer, allowing each piece to develop a golden-brown caramelized exterior.
- Rotate sausage periodically to achieve consistent coloration and prevent burning.
- Pour heavy cream into the skillet, creating a luxurious base for the sauce.
- Sprinkle Cajun seasoning generously, infusing the sauce with vibrant, spicy undertones.
- Increase heat momentarily, bringing the cream mixture to a vigorous bubbling point.
- Reduce heat to low, allowing the sauce to gently simmer and gradually thicken, concentrating flavors.
- Incorporate Parmesan cheese, stirring continuously until the cheese melts completely and creates a silky, smooth consistency.
- Fold cooked pasta into the creamy sauce, ensuring each strand is thoroughly coated with the rich, spicy mixture.
- Serve immediately while the dish remains hot and the sauce maintains its creamy texture.
Notes
- Enhance the spice level by adjusting Cajun seasoning to personal heat preference, starting with a smaller amount and gradually increasing.
- For a lighter version, substitute heavy cream with half-and-half or whole milk to reduce calories while maintaining creamy texture.
- Consider adding sautéed bell peppers or spinach to boost vegetable content and nutritional value of the dish.
- Use fresh-grated Parmesan for superior melting and richer flavor compared to pre-packaged cheese.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 1200 mg
- Fat: 40 g
- Saturated Fat: 20 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 22 g
- Cholesterol: 100 mg