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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 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time25 minutes
Course: Dinner, Lunch, Pasta
Cuisine: American, Cajun
Servings: 6
Calories: 650kcal

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

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.
 

Nutrition

Calories: 650kcal | Carbohydrates: 62g | Protein: 18g | Fat: 38g | Saturated Fat: 22g | Cholesterol: 176mg | Sodium: 411mg | Potassium: 462mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 4617IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 258mg | Iron: 3mg