Description
This Smoked Sausage Cajun Alfredo is a quick and flavorful pasta dish featuring tender turkey smoked sausage sautéed to perfection, combined with a creamy Cajun-spiced Alfredo sauce and parmesan cheese. Ready in just 15 minutes, it’s a perfect weeknight dinner that brings a spicy twist to classic comfort food.
Ingredients
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Sausage
- 1 (14-oz) package turkey smoked sausage, cut into 1/4-inch slices
Pasta and Sauce
- 8 ounces pasta
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 Tbsp Cajun seasoning
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Prepare the pasta: Cook the pasta according to the package directions until al dente. Drain thoroughly and set aside to keep warm.
- Cook the sausage: In a large skillet over medium-high heat, sauté the sliced turkey smoked sausage for about 5 minutes, turning occasionally until browned and heated through.
- Make the sauce: Add the heavy cream and Cajun seasoning to the skillet with the sausage. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat and let it simmer gently for 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce starts to thicken.
- Combine and finish: Remove the skillet from heat and stir in the grated Parmesan cheese until melted and well incorporated. Add the cooked pasta to the skillet and toss everything together to coat the pasta evenly with the sauce and sausage.
Notes
- Use any pasta shape you prefer, but fettuccine or penne work well with the creamy sauce.
- Adjust the amount of Cajun seasoning to taste depending on your spice preference.
- For a lower-fat option, substitute heavy cream with half-and-half, though the sauce will be less thick.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 3 days and reheated gently on the stovetop.
