Creamy Cajun Alfredo Pasta Recipe - Chili's Inspired
Try this creamy Cajun alfredo pasta recipe that marries delicious Cajun seasoning with tender pasta for a quick weeknight meal. Easy to make in only 20 minutes!
Servings 6 servings
Calories 405kcal
Ingredients
- 1 pound fettuccine
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 2 cloves garlic minced or grated
- 1 tablespoon cajun seasoning
- 1 tablespoon flour
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 ⅓ cup milk
- ½ cup parmesan cheese
- 4 oz cream cheese
- 1 cup pasta water add up to 1 cup
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to the package instructions, on the al dente side.
- Melt the butter in a skillet over medium-high heat.
- Lower the heat to medium and add the minced or grated garlic. Stir constantly for 30 seconds or until fragrant.
- Stir in the seasonings and flour and mix constantly for 30 seconds.
- Turn the heat to medium-low. Add in the milk and stir. Melt in the Parmesan cheese.
- Stir the cream cheese into the sauce until melted.
- Turn off the heat. Use a pasta fork or pasta spider to move the cooked pasta from the salted pasta water to the pan with sauce. Add up to 1 cup of pasta water and stir the pasta and sauce until well coated.
- Top with fresh chopped parsley.
Notes
This recipe was inspired by the Chili's restaurant version and a fettuccine alfredo recipe originally published by Cooking Light.
Nutrition information is estimated using an online calculator and does not include the addition of any cooked meat.
Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days in the refrigerator.
If you are planning to reheat leftovers, reserve an additional 1 cup of pasta water for reheating. The sauce will thicken during refrigeration.
If adding protein, add the cooked protein while adding the pasta to the sauce.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 405kcal | Carbohydrates: 59.4g | Protein: 14.4g | Fat: 11.8g