Smoked Sausage Cajun Alfredo
Smoked Sausage Cajun Alfredo is a creamy fettuccine alfredo dish tossed with smoked sausage and seasoned with Cajun seasoning and crushed red pepper. It is a flavorful twist on the classic pasta dish, and I love the added spice and smoked sausage! It all works well together, and it can be ready in about 30 minutes.
Ingredients
- 8 ounces fettuccine
- 1 ring 13.5 ounces smoked sausage, cut into ¼-inch pieces
- ¼ cup ½ stick / 57 g unsalted butter
- 2 cups 476 g heavy whipping cream
- 1 tablespoon garlic minced
- 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning (See recipe below)
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper
- 1 cup 100 g parmesan cheese, grated
- parsley for garnish
Homemade Cajun Seasoning:
- 3 tablespoons garlic powder
- 3 tablespoons onion powder
- 3 tablespoons paprika
- 1 tablespoon cayenne pepper
- 2 tablespoons dried oregano
- 2 tablespoons dried thyme
- 3 tablespoons kosher salt
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over medium-high heat. Add the fettuccine and cook until al dente, 8-10 minutes, or according to the package directions.
- To a large skillet over medium heat, add the smoked sausage pieces. Cook for 2-3 minutes per side, or until they are golden brown. Remove the sausage from the skillet and tent with foil to keep warm.
- Using the same skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and cook for about 1 minute.
- Pour in the heavy cream. Then, add the Cajun seasoning, salt, pepper, and crushed red pepper flakes. Stir to combine. Bring to a boil, stirring occasionally.
- Reduce the heat to low. Simmer the sauce for 6-8 minutes, or until it begins to thicken.
- Add parmesan cheese, stirring until it’s melted.
- Add the cooked fettuccine and sausage to the skillet, tossing to coat them evenly in the sauce.
- Garnish with chopped parsley. Serve.
Homemade Cajun Seasoning:
- In a small bowl, whisk all ingredients. Place into a jar or airtight container to store at room temperature.
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