Creamy Cajun Egg Noodles

4.29 from 7 votes

Creamy Cajun Egg Noodles

Meatless meals are all the rage these days, and pasta based recipes are a great option. Good seasonings and a simple cream sauce are the key to making this delectable creamy Cajun egg noodles. It's filling and flavorful- give it a try and you may be surprised that you don't even miss the meat!

Prep Time5

Cook Time20

Total Time25

Course: Dinner, Lunch, Pasta

Cuisine: American, Cajun

Servings:

Calories: 650kcal

Author: Meaghan @ 4 Sons R Us

Ingredients

1 lb egg noodles cooked & drained
3 tbsp salted butter
1 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
1/2 cup half & half
1 small white onion finely diced
2-3 cloves garlic minced
3/4 cup chicken broth
2 1/2- 3 1/2 tbsp Cajun seasoning
2 tbsp lemon juice
3/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
salt & pepper to taste

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Instructions

Run the cooked noodles under cold water & stir them to prevent them from sticking while you make the sauce.
In a large skillet over medium low heat, melt the butter. Once melted add in the onions. Sprinkle them with the garlic powder, and then stir them to combine.
Cook, stirring occasionally, until the onions are soft.
Pour in the broth, and using a sturdy spoon scrape the bottom of the skillet to get up any of the delicious browned bits. Let the mixture simmer for 1-2 minutes.
Slowly pour the cream and half & half into the pan, stirring in as you do. Once smooth add the Cajun seasoning, lemon juice, salt & pepper- stirring to combine.
Bring the sauce to a boil, and then reduce the heat to low. Stir in the cheese until melted & the mixture's smooth.
Let the sauce simmer for 10 minutes, or until slightly thickened. Remember to stir often.
Add the noodles to the skillet (assuming there's room, otherwise use a large pot), and gently toss them with the sauce until everything's good and coated.

Notes

This is not meant to be an alfredo sauce. It's a cream sauce, that even when thickened will still be on the thin side.

To gauge, if it coats the back of a spoon- it's perfect and will coat your pasta as intended.

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