Description
A deliciously creamy fettuccine dish with a touch of Cajun spice.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces uncooked fettuccine
- 4 ounces cream cheese (softened)
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 cup heavy/whipping cream
- 2 large cloves garlic (minced)
- 1/2 tablespoon low sodium Cajun seasoning (see note)
- 1 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
- Salt & pepper (to taste)
Instructions
- Boil a salted pot of water for the fettuccine. Cook it al dente according to package directions.
- Microwave the cream cheese in 20-30 second intervals until very soft.
- Meanwhile, add the butter, cream cheese, cream, garlic, and Cajun seasoning to a skillet over medium heat. Once the butter has melted and the pan has heated up, use your spoon to help the cream cheese melt into the sauce, or use a whisk.
- Once the cream cheese has been incorporated into the sauce, let it gently bubble for 3-4 minutes or until the sauce has reduced a bit. Stir occasionally.
- Stir the parmesan into the sauce, and let it melt in (about 30 seconds), then take the pan off the heat. The sauce should be thick enough by now, but if you want to reduce it more, cook it for a little longer.
- If needed, add a small splash of the hot pasta water to the skillet prior to draining the pasta to thin the sauce. Toss with the drained pasta, season with salt & pepper as needed, and serve immediately.
Notes
- For a spicier kick, feel free to add more Cajun seasoning.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Pasta
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 22g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 19g
- Cholesterol: 100mg