Cajun Fettuccine Alfredo with Andouille Recipe | Valerie Bertinelli
Cajun Fettuccine Alfredo featuring Andouille Sausage
Level: Easy Yield: 4 servings
Total: 20 min Active: 15 min
Nutritional Analysis Per Serving
Serving Size: 1 of 12 servings
Calories: 258 Total Fat: 15 g Saturated Fat: 7 g
Carbohydrates: 23 g Dietary Fiber: 1 g Sugar: 2 g
Protein: 8 g Cholesterol: 40 mg Sodium: 228 mg
Elevate your weeknight dinners with this vibrant Cajun Fettuccine Alfredo, bursting with smoky andouille sausage and bold spices. Quick to whip up in just 20 minutes, it's cozy comfort food that impresses guests too!
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
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Instructions
- Fill a large pot with salted water and bring to a boil. Cook the fettuccine per package instructions.
- While pasta boils, heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high. Add sausage; saut, stirring occasionally, until golden on both sides, about 3 minutes.
- Add scallions, celery, bell pepper, and Cajun seasoning; saut until veggies soften, about 5 minutes. Stir in cream and simmer until slightly thickened, 1 minute.
- Transfer cooked pasta directly to skillet. Sprinkle with Parmesan, toss to coat, and add pasta water as needed for silky sauce. Finish with parsley and extra Parmesan.
Inspired by Valerie Bertinelli, this dish blends creamy Alfredo richness with Cajun heat and hearty andouille[7]. Saut everything in one skillet for effortless cleanupperfect for busy nights. The spiced, smoky sausage delivers bold savoriness that clings to wide fettuccine ribbons, balanced by crisp veggies and earthy seasoning[1][3].
Ready in under 20 minutes, it's a flavor-packed winner: adjustable spice, satisfying nutrition, and endless tweaks like adding shrimp or mushrooms. Grate fresh Parmesan, reserve pasta water, and garnish with parsley for that fresh pop. Fire up your stove and savor Southern flair tonight![1][2][3]
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