Description
Cajun Alfredo Sauce is a delightful fusion of creamy richness and bold, zesty flavors that will elevate any pasta dish. This sauce combines the smoothness of heavy cream with aromatic garlic and shallots, all perfectly blended with Cajun spices for an irresistible kick. Whether you’re tossing it with fettuccine, drizzling it over grilled chicken, or adding it to a hearty bake, this versatile sauce is sure to impress family and friends alike. Plus, it’s customizable to suit your taste—just adjust the spice levels or add your favorite protein or vegetables. Perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions, this Cajun Alfredo Sauce is a must-try!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 shallot (finely diced)
- 3 cloves fresh garlic (minced)
- ½ cup dry white grape juice
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 cups heavy whipping cream (or half and half)
- 1 cup parmesan cheese (freshly grated)
- 2–3 teaspoons cajun seasoning
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley (finely chopped)
- ½ pound pasta (like fettuccine, linguine, or penne)
Instructions
- Boil salted water in a large pot and cook pasta according to package directions until al dente. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water before draining.
- While pasta cooks, finely dice shallot and mince garlic. Chop parsley and grate parmesan cheese.
- In a sauté pan over medium-low heat, melt 2 tablespoons of butter. Add shallots and sauté until translucent (about 3 minutes). Stir in minced garlic for another 30 seconds.
- Deglaze the pan with dry white grape juice, simmering until most liquid evaporates.
- Add remaining butter, then whisk in heavy cream, parmesan cheese, and Cajun seasoning to taste.
- Simmer the sauce until thickened to your liking; stir in chopped parsley before removing from heat.
- Toss cooked pasta with the sauce in the sauté pan, adding reserved pasta water as needed for desired consistency.
- Serve warm topped with extra parmesan cheese and parsley.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 250g)
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 90mg