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Cajun Alfredo Sauce

This is comfort food with a kick - creamy parmesan alfredo gets elevated with Louisiana spices. Takes about 30 minutes and pairs perfectly with chicken or shrimp.
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Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes

Ingredients

Ingredients (~6 servings)

  • 1 1/2 sticks unsalted butter
  • 4 cloves fresh garlic finely chopped
  • 1/3 cup white wine
  • 2 1/4 cups heavy cream
  • 1 1/2 cups parmesan cheese finely grated, plus more for serving
  • 2 1/2 Tbsp Cajun seasoning
  • 12 oz fettuccini pasta
  • 1/4 cup hot pasta water if needed
  • Fresh parsley coarsely chopped, for garnish
  • Salt to taste
  • Freshly cracked black pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Bring large pot of salted water to boil for pasta.
  • Melt butter in large skillet over medium heat.
  • Add garlic and cook 30 seconds until fragrant.
  • Pour in white wine and simmer 2-3 minutes until reduced by half.
  • Lower heat to medium-low and stir in heavy cream.
  • Gradually whisk in parmesan cheese and Cajun seasoning until smooth, 2-3 minutes.
  • Simmer sauce 2-3 minutes until thickened.
  • Meanwhile, cook fettuccini 10-12 minutes until al dente.
  • Season sauce with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Add cooked pasta to sauce and toss to coat.
  • Thin with hot pasta water if needed.
  • Serve topped with parmesan and parsley.