Ingredients
- ¾ lb penne pasta
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp salted butter
- 2 tbsp minced garlic
- 1 tbsp chicken base / bouillon
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp thyme
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp cajun seasoning
- 2 cups 2% milk
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 ½ cup parmesan cheese
- ¼ tsp crushed red pepper flakes
Instructions
Cajun Alfredo Sauce
- In a large skillet or pot, add olive oil, butter and minced garlic. Sauté for about 2 minutes and add the chicken base / bouillon, and simmer for 2 minutes.
- Stir in paprika, thyme, black pepper, and cajun seasoning.
- Using a whisk, stir in milk and heavy cream.
- Simmer until it's near a boil and add in 1 cup of parmesan cheese and 1/8 crush red pepper flakes.
Pasta
- In a medium sauce, add 6 cups of water and bring to a boil. Add penne pasta and cook for 5 minutes.
- Drain pasta or use a strainer and add pasta to the alfredo sauce. Cook for an additional 5-10 minutes. Top with remaining parmesan cheese and crush red pepper flakes (optional).