Cajun Alfredo Sauce with Pasta
Ingredients
½ cup butter salted or unsalted
½ cup heavy cream
2 tablespoon Cajun seasoning store bought or 1 batch of included recipe
1 lb fresh pasta cooked 1 minute less than package instruction; or dried pasta
¾ cup pasta cooking water
2 cups shredded Parmesan cheese
Cajun seasoning:
½ tablespoon paprika powder regular or smoked
1 teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon onion powder
½ teaspoon dried oregano
¼ teaspoon ground white pepper
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
¼ teaspoon dried thyme
½ teaspoon fine table salt
¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper or more for a spicier version
To serve:
paprika powder optional
Directions
Mix together the spices for the Cajun seasoning in a small bowl.
Melt the butter in a skillet over medium heat.
Pour in the cream and bring to a simmer.
Add the Cajun seasoning and mix well. Simmer for 5 minutes.
Add pasta cooking water and mix, simmer for 1 minute, then mix in the pasta.
Remove the skillet from the heat and mix in the shredded Parmesan cheese.
Taste test, and adjust seasoning as needed. Top with paprika powder to serve.
