Cajun Fettuccine Alfredo with Andouille

  • Level: Easy
  • Yield: 4 servings
  • Total: 20 min
  • Active: 15 min
Spice up classic fettuccine alfredo by adding bold Cajun seasonings and andouille sausage. This comforting meal comes together fast enough to enjoy on a busy weeknight, but is impressive enough to serve guests.
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Ingredients

Kosher salt

12 ounces fettuccine 

1 tablespoon vegetable oil 

6 ounces andouille sausage, sliced into rounds 

4 scallions, chopped 

1 celery rib, chopped 

1 green bell pepper, chopped 

1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning 

1 cup heavy cream 

1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan, plus more for serving 

2 tablespoons flat-leaf parsley  

Directions

  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the fettuccine according to package directions.
  2. While the pasta cooks, heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the sausage and cook, stirring occasionally, until golden brown on both sides, about 3 minutes. Add the scallions, celery, bell pepper, and Cajun seasoning and cook, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are slightly softened, about 5 minutes. Add the cream and simmer until slightly thickened, about 1 minute. 
  3. Once the pasta is cooked, transfer it directly from the boiling water into the cream sauce using tongs or a pasta fork. Sprinkle the pasta with the Parmesan and toss to combine. Add a splash of the starchy pasta water to help the sauce thicken and coat the pasta. Top with chopped parsley and serve with additional Parmesan.

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Joann Flexer

Wow, is this a fantastic recipe! I made it with quite a bit more sausage (2#) and doubled the cajun spice, but otherwise, the flavor is perfect. A lot of compliments from my guests. My husband already asked me to make it again.

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