5-Ingredient Cajun Alfredo Sauce Recipe
This easy 5-Ingredient Cajun Alfredo Sauce combines creamy, cheesy goodness with a spicy twist of Cajun seasoning and garlic. Ready in just 15 minutes, it’s perfect for elevating your pasta dishes with rich flavor and a touch of heat.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Sauce
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Cajun
Ingredients
Sauce Ingredients
- ½ cup unsalted butter
- 1 ½ cups heavy or regular cream
- 6 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning
- 2 cups freshly grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Melt Butter: In a large pan or small pot over medium-low heat, combine the butter and cream. Heat while whisking occasionally until the butter fully melts into the cream and the mixture begins to lightly simmer.
- Add Seasoning: Once simmering, add the minced garlic and Cajun seasoning to the pan. Continue to simmer and whisk occasionally for about 3 minutes to infuse the flavors.
- Add Parmesan: Reduce the heat to low to prevent the cheese from seizing. Gradually add the freshly grated Parmesan cheese while continuously whisking. Heat until the cheese melts completely and the sauce thickens and loosens to a smooth consistency. Taste and adjust seasoning with additional Cajun spice if desired.
- Serve: Pour the hot sauce over your pasta of choice. This recipe yields enough sauce for about one 16-ounce box of pasta. If needed, loosen the sauce with extra cream or some reserved starchy pasta water while tossing.
Notes
- Be sure to keep the heat low when adding Parmesan to prevent curdling.
- Cajun seasoning can be adjusted to taste or substituted with paprika and cayenne pepper for a custom spice blend.
- For a thinner sauce, add a splash of cream or pasta cooking water when mixing with pasta.
- Use freshly grated Parmesan cheese for the best melting and flavor.
