Description
A comforting dish of fettuccine pasta coated in a creamy Cajun sauce with smoked sausage, perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz fettuccine pasta
- 12 oz smoked sausage, sliced
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Chopped parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the fettuccine pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside, letting the warm pasta rest while you prepare the sauce.
- Heat the olive oil over medium heat in a large skillet. Add the sliced smoked sausage and cook until beautifully browned.
- Stir in the minced garlic and Cajun seasoning; let it cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Pour in the heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer. Stir in the grated Parmesan cheese until it melts into a smooth sauce.
- Toss the cooked pasta into the sauce, coating it generously. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve hot, garnished with a sprinkle of chopped parsley.
Notes
Consider adding sautéed veggies or swapping sausage for shrimp to customize. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 620
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 45g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 120mg