Easy Cajun Alfredo Sauce Recipe
If you’ve ever craved a pasta sauce that’s both creamy and spicy, this Easy Cajun Alfredo Sauce Recipe is for you. Made with garlic, Parmesan, heavy cream, and bold Cajun seasoning, this sauce turns ordinary pasta, chicken, or seafood into a comforting meal with a fiery Louisiana kick. Perfect for weeknight dinners or when you’re craving something rich and flavorful! It's an ultimate comfort sauce ready in just 30 minutes.
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Servings: 3
Calories: 250kcal
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoon Butter unsalted
- 1 teaspoon Garlic Paste
- 2 tablespoon Onion Chopped
- 1 tablespoon Cajun Seasoning
- ⅓ cup Pasta Water To deglaze
- 1 Cup Heavy Cream
- ⅓ Cup Parmesan Cheese
- 1 tablespoon Parsley Chopped
Homemade Cajun Seasoning
- 1 tablespoon Paprika Powder
- ⅓ teaspoon Cayenne Pepper
- ⅓ teaspoon Black Pepper
- ⅓ teaspoon White Pepper
- ½ teaspoon Onion Powder
- ½ teaspoon Garlic Powder
- ⅓ teaspoon Dried Oregano
- ⅓ teaspoon Dried Thyme
- ½ teaspoon Salt
Instructions
- In a saucepan, add 2 tablespoons butter and heat it up on slow heat. As the butter starts to melt and forms a bubbly texture, add 1 teaspoon of fresh garlic paste. Sauté for a few seconds and add chopped onion. Give a good stir and cook the onions until become translucent.
- Add 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning and mix it well. Deglaze with pasta water or broth. Mix it well on slow heat and add heavy cream. Quickly stir the sauce for a few minutes to blend all the ingredients.
- Now add 1 tablespoon butter to add a shiny smooth texture of sauce. Simmer the sauce for a minute on low heat. Add freshly grated parmesan cheese and mix it well.
- Add freshly chopped parsley and again give it a good mix.
- Monitor the sauce consistency. If it's runny cook it to get thick.
- Blend the sauce with hand blender and serve.
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Notes
Quick Tips To Make Perfect Sauce
- Use fresh Parmesan for a creamy, non-stringy texture.
- Add cream on low heat to prevent curdling.
- Sauce too thin? Simmer longer. Too thick? Add a splash of milk or broth.
- If it separates, blend with a hand mixer.
- Finish with butter + parsley for extra creaminess and freshness.
Nutrition
Serving: 100g | Calories: 250kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 20g
