Homemade Spicy Fettuccine Alfredo with Cajun Seasoning
Servings: 4 Servings
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning or to taste
- 2 cups Parmesan cheese shredded off the block
- 8 ounces fettuccine noodles cooked per package instructions
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, melt the butter over low-medium heat. Add the flour and whisk until combined. Continue to whisk for an additional 2 to 3 minutes to cook out the raw flour taste.3 tablespoons unsalted butter, 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- Pour in the milk, heavy cream, and Cajun seasoning. Whisk continuously until the mixture begins to steam slightly (don’t let it boil).1 cup whole milk, 1 cup heavy cream, 1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning
- Add small handfuls of cheese and whisk between each handful until the cheese is completely melted. Repeat until all the cheese is used. Continue to cook over low heat until the sauce reaches the desired thickness. Remove from heat.2 cups Parmesan cheese
- Pour the sauce over the cooked noodles and toss to combine. Serve hot!8 ounces fettuccine noodles
Notes
- The serving size is 2 ounces of pasta tossed with 1/4 of spicy alfredo sauce. You should have about a cup of the finished sauce leftover once all 4 servings have been eaten. Actual calories will vary.
- For a mild heat, use 1 teaspoon of Cajun seasoning. For really spicy pasta, use 1 tablespoon and a pinch of cayenne pepper!
- Leftovers can be stored in a sealed container, in your fridge, for up to 3 days.
Nutrition Facts
Homemade Spicy Fettuccine Alfredo with Cajun Seasoning
Serving Size
2 ounces
Amount per Serving
Calories
750
% Daily Value*
Fat
47
g
72
%
Saturated Fat
29
g
145
%
Trans Fat
0.4
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
2
g
Monounsaturated Fat
13
g
Cholesterol
179
mg
60
%
Sodium
920
mg
38
%
Potassium
352
mg
10
%
Carbohydrates
51
g
17
%
Fiber
2
g
8
%
Sugar
6
g
7
%
Protein
30
g
60
%
Vitamin A
1908
IU
38
%
Vitamin C
0.4
mg
0
%
Calcium
731
mg
73
%
Iron
2
mg
11
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
