Creamy Cajun Pasta
Creamy Cajun Pasta is a delightful fusion of rich, velvety sauce and perfectly cooked pasta, infused with bold Cajun spices. This dish not only fills your kitchen with an irresistible aroma but also promises a comforting dining experience, ideal for cozy evenings or festive gatherings. With its customizable ingredients, you can easily adapt the recipe to suit your taste preferences. Get ready to impress family and friends with this quick and flavorful meal!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Cajun
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz fettuccine or penne pasta
- 2 tsp olive oil
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 1 cup bell peppers (red and yellow), diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tsp Cajun seasoning
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup cooked chicken or shrimp (optional)
Instructions
- Cook the pasta in a large pot of salted boiling water until al dente; drain and set aside.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add onions and bell peppers; sauté until soft (about 5 minutes).
- Stir in minced garlic and Cajun seasoning; cook for another minute until fragrant.
- Gradually pour in the heavy cream while stirring; simmer for 3-4 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Mix in the cooked pasta and Parmesan cheese until well-coated. Adjust consistency with reserved pasta water if needed.
- Serve hot, garnished with extra Parmesan or parsley.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (245g)
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 58g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 90mg