Description
A creamy, spiced fusion of Cajun flair and Italian comfort. Bold paprika and cayenne meet rich heavy cream and Parmesan for a versatile pasta sauce ready in 25 minutes.
Ingredients
1 stick (8 tablespoons) unsalted butter
1 cup heavy cream
2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning (50% paprika, 25% onion, 10% celery salt, 10% black pepper, 5% cayenne)
1 teaspoon kosher salt (omit if using salted seasoning)
1 cup fresh Parmesan cheese
1 teaspoon lemon zest
Instructions
Measure and chill the heavy cream
Melt butter in a saucepan over low heat
Whisk in heavy cream and Cajun seasoning
Simmer 3-5 minutes without boiling
Stir in Parmesan until smooth
Season with salt (if using)
Finish with lemon zest before serving over pasta
Notes
Can substitute half milk + half cream cheese for lower fat
Store in airtight container for 3-5 days
Adds depth when paired with sautéed garlic or caramelized onions
Use with any pasta or as a baked potato topping
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 15
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Cajun/Italian fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup sauce
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 42g
- Saturated Fat: 28g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 180mg