Description
Jambalaya Alfredo combines the bold flavors of Cajun cuisine with the creamy richness of Alfredo sauce, creating a delicious and satisfying pasta dish.
Ingredients
Scale
Pasta:
- 8 ounces fettuccine or penne pasta
Proteins:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 8 ounces andouille sausage, sliced
- 1/2 pound boneless skinless chicken breast, cubed
- 1/2 pound medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
Veggies and Seasonings:
- 1 red bell pepper, chopped
- 1/2 green bell pepper, chopped
- 1/2 cup onion, diced
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Sauce:
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 1/2 cups heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Chopped parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the Pasta: Boil pasta until al dente, drain, and set aside.
- Sear Proteins: In a skillet, brown sausage, then cook chicken and shrimp. Set aside.
- Sauté Veggies: In the same skillet, cook bell peppers, onion, and garlic.
- Season and Make Sauce: Add spices, cream, and cheese. Simmer until smooth.
- Combine and Serve: Return proteins and pasta to the skillet. Toss, heat through, and garnish with parsley.
Notes
- Adjust Cajun seasoning for preferred spice level.
- Use half-and-half for a lighter sauce.
- Enhance with lemon juice or hot sauce before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Cajun-Italian Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 220mg
