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cajun alfredo sauce recipe With Roasted Red Pepper Streaks
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Diet: General
Description
This Cajun Alfredo Sauce recipe with roasted red pepper streaks is a comforting, creamy, and spicy pasta sauce. It transforms ordinary ingredients into a hearty and exciting weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 4 cloves minced garlic
- 1.5 tablespoons Cajun seasoning blend
- 0.5 cup jarred roasted red peppers, drained and sliced
- 12 ounces pasta (fettuccine or penne)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 cup reserved pasta water
Instructions
- Cook Pasta: Cook pasta according to package directions in a large pot, until al dente (about 8-10 minutes). Before draining, reserve 1 cup (240 ml) of the starchy pasta water.
- Sauté Garlic: While the pasta cooks, melt 2 tablespoons (28g) unsalted butter in a 10-inch skillet over medium heat. Add 4 cloves (1 tablespoon) minced garlic and cook until it smells fragrant and aromatic (about 1 minute); be careful not to let it brown, or it will taste bitter.
- Simmer Cream: Pour in 2 cups (480 ml) heavy cream and bring it to a gentle simmer, whisking occasionally until small bubbles appear at the edges (3-5 minutes).
- Add Cheese and Seasoning: Gradually whisk in 1 cup (100g) grated Parmesan cheese until it is completely melted and the sauce looks smooth. Stir in 1.5 tablespoons of the Cajun seasoning blend.
- Incorporate Peppers: Add 0.5 cup (75g) sliced roasted red peppers. Continue to simmer gently for 2-3 minutes, allowing the sauce to thicken slightly and the flavors to meld.
- Combine and Adjust: Add the drained pasta to the sauce, tossing to coat every strand beautifully. If the sauce seems too thick, add reserved pasta water a tablespoon at a time until you reach your desired creamy consistency.
Notes
For a lighter sauce, use half-and-half or whole milk. For dairy-free, use plant-based cream and nutritional yeast. Increase heat with cayenne or hot sauce. Always use fresh garlic and grate your own Parmesan for best flavor and texture. Check sodium content of Cajun seasoning. To add protein, pan-sear chicken or shrimp separately and stir into the finished sauce. If sauce is too thin, simmer longer or add more Parmesan. If too thick, add reserved pasta water or milk. To prevent separation, keep heat low and whisk continuously.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (about 250g)
- Calories: 860 calories
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 950 mg
- Fat: 38 g
- Saturated Fat: 23 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 64 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 23 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg