Description
Creamy Cajun Pasta Delight is a rich and flavorful dish that combines the bold spices of Cajun cuisine with a luscious cream sauce, enveloping perfectly cooked pasta. This recipe is ideal for impressing guests or enjoying a cozy night in, offering comfort with every bite. With its vibrant colors and delightful taste, it’s sure to become a household favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz fettuccine pasta
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 cup bell peppers, diced (mixed colors)
- 1 lb chicken breast or shrimp, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tbsp Cajun seasoning
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 green onions, chopped
Instructions
- Cook pasta: Boil salted water, add fettuccine, and cook until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Sauté aromatics: In a skillet over medium heat, heat olive oil. Add minced garlic and diced bell peppers; sauté for about three minutes until fragrant.
- Add protein: Stir in chicken or shrimp; cook until golden brown and fully cooked (5 minutes for chicken; 3 minutes for shrimp).
- Create sauce: Lower heat, add heavy cream to the skillet while stirring continuously. Mix in Cajun seasoning and Parmesan cheese until creamy.
- Combine: Fold cooked pasta into the sauce mixture, ensuring all noodles are coated. Cook for another minute.
- Garnish & serve: Top with chopped green onions before serving hot.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (300g)
- Calories: 660
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 820mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 115mg
Keywords: Adjust the spice level by varying the amount of Cajun seasoning. Swap shrimp for chicken or add extra vegetables like spinach for more nutrition. For leftovers, store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days.