Ingredients
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- 8 oz fettuccine or pasta of choice
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 lb shrimp or chicken (optional)
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp Cajun seasoning
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Chopped parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package instructions; drain and set aside.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add shrimp or chicken if using and cook until browned. Remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, sauté garlic and red bell pepper until fragrant and tender.
- Sprinkle Cajun seasoning over the vegetables and stir well.
- Pour in heavy cream, stirring continuously. Bring to a simmer.
- Add cooked pasta and Parmesan cheese, mixing until evenly coated. Season with salt and pepper.
- Garnish with chopped parsley and serve hot.
Notes
- Adjust Cajun seasoning to desired spice level.
- You can substitute shrimp with chicken or keep it vegetarian with only veggies.
- For extra creaminess, add more Parmesan or a splash of milk.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American/Creole
- Diet: Gluten-Free option: Use gluten-free pasta
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450 kcal Kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 620 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 48 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 24 g
- Cholesterol: 130 mg
