Cajun food is spicy and yummy. It gets most of its flavor from what is referred to as “the Cajun Trinity,” which consists of celery, green pepper, and onion. The dishes usually have plenty of garlic, and a mix of spices heavy on thyme. This Shortcut Voodoo Pasta has everything Cajun, and is quick and delicious to put together.


While I would never use bottled Alfredo sauce on its own, it is actually edible when things are added to it. In this case, the Cajun trinity is added and the creaminess of the sauce goes well with the pasta and andouille sausage. Salt Free N’awlins seasoning is easily made by combining 1 tablespoon garlic powder, 1 tablespoon onion powder, 2 tablespoons thyme, 2 tablespoons bay leaves, crushed, 1 tablespoon parsley flakes, 1 teaspoon basil leaves, 2 tablespoons black pepper, 1 tablespoon cayenne pepper, and 1 teaspoon Accent, (optional) in a bullet blender and blending until fairly smooth. I keep it in a spice jar on my shelf and use it often to spice up my favorite Cajun dishes. Do not use regular Cajun seasoning or the dish will be too salty.

Make sure you serve this spicy pasta with crusty bread; add a salad if you have time.

8 Servings

1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 pound andouille sausage, cut into quarters lengthwise, then sliced

1 small onion, chopped
1 cup diced celery
1 green bell pepper, diced
3 cloves garlic, finely minced
1 tablespoon salt free n'awlins Seasoning
1 jar Alfredo sauce, (16 or 14.5 ounce depending on brand)

8 ounces rotini pasta, cooked al dente, rinsed, and drained

1. Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet.
2. Add the andouille sausage and brown over medium heat.
3. Add the onion, celery, green pepper, and garlic; stir over the heat until softened. Sprinkle with the seasoning.
4. Stir in the Alfredo sauce, bring to a boil, and let cook until the vegetables are soft.
5. Stir in the pasta until heated through and serve.

Amount Per Serving
Calories 347 Calories from Fat 210
Percent Total Calories From: Fat 60% Protein 16% Carb. 24%

Nutrient Amount per Serving
Total Fat 23 g
Saturated Fat 9 g
Cholesterol 77 mg
Sodium 853 mg
Total Carbohydrate 21 g
Dietary Fiber 0 g
Sugars 1 g
Protein 13 g

Vitamin A 2% Vitamin C 17% Calcium 0% Iron 9%