TikTok Recipe: Cajun Fettuccine Alfredo

Ingredients

• 12 oz Fettuccine Pasta (dry, broken in half for easier handling)
• 1 lb Large Shrimp (peeled and deveined; pat dry before cooking)
• 8 oz Smoked Sausage (sliced into 1/4‑inch rounds; Asian style or kielbasa works)
• 3 Tbsp Unsalted Butter (cut into pieces)
• 1 cup Heavy Cream (full‑fat for best silkiness)
• 1/2 cup Chicken Broth (low‑sodium)
• 2 Tbsp Fresh Parsley (chopped; plus extra for garnish)
• 1 cup Parmesan Cheese (freshly grated)
• 2 cloves Garlic (minced)
• 1/4 tsp Red Pepper Flakes (optional for heat)
• 1 tsp Salt (adjust to taste)
• 1/2 tsp Black Pepper (freshly ground)

Instructions

1. Cook the Pasta

   Bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil. Add the fettuccine and cook according to package directions until al dente, about 10 minutes. Reserve 1 cup of pasta cooking water, then drain in a colander.

   Time: PT12M

   Temperature: 212°F

2. Brown the Sausage

   While the pasta cooks, heat the skillet over medium‑high heat. Add 1 Tbsp butter, then the sliced sausage. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the edges are nicely browned, about 5 minutes. Transfer the sausage to a bowl and set aside.

   Time: PT5M

   Temperature: medium‑high

3. Sauté the Shrimp

   Add the remaining 2 Tbsp butter to the same skillet. Season the shrimp with salt, pepper, minced garlic, and red pepper flakes. Cook 2‑3 minutes per side, until the shrimp turn pink and opaque. Remove and set aside with the sausage.

   Time: PT4M

   Temperature: medium‑high

4. Make the Creamy Sauce

   Reduce heat to medium. Pour in the heavy cream and chicken broth, stirring to combine. Bring to a gentle simmer for 3‑4 minutes, then whisk in the grated Parmesan until melted and the sauce thickens. If the sauce is too thick, thin with a splash of the reserved pasta water.

   Time: PT5M

   Temperature: medium

5. Combine Pasta, Protein, and Sauce

   Add the drained fettuccine to the skillet, tossing to coat evenly with the sauce. Return the browned sausage and cooked shrimp to the pan, mixing gently for another 2 minutes until everything is heated through.

   Time: PT3M

   Temperature: medium

6. Finish and Serve

   Remove from heat, sprinkle chopped parsley over the top, and serve immediately. Offer extra grated Parmesan at the table.

   Time: PT1M

Nutrition Facts

Calories

620

Protein

32 g

Carbohydrates

55 g

Fat

26 g

Fiber

2 g