Description
This loaded Cajun Alfredo tortellini skillet is the ultimate comfort food for busy nights. Packed with cheese-filled tortellini, smoky Andouille sausage, crispy bacon, and cherry tomatoes in a spicy Cajun Alfredo sauce, it’s creamy, savory, and full of bold flavor. A quick dinner idea that feels indulgent and satisfying, this easy skillet recipe brings together classic pasta night with a Southern twist. Perfect for weeknight meals, casual entertaining, or when you’re craving something rich and hearty.
Ingredients
20 oz cheese tortellini
6 slices thick cut bacon
8 oz Andouille sausage, sliced
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 1/2 cups heavy cream
1 1/2 teaspoons Cajun seasoning
1 cup Parmesan cheese, freshly grated
1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
1. Boil a pot of salted water and cook the tortellini according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
2. In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the bacon until crispy. Remove and place on paper towels. Leave 1 tablespoon of the bacon grease in the skillet.
3. Add the sliced Andouille sausage to the pan and sear for 4–5 minutes until browned. Remove and set aside.
4. Add the minced garlic to the same skillet and cook for 1 minute. Pour in the heavy cream and stir in the Cajun seasoning. Bring to a simmer.
5. Stir in the grated Parmesan cheese and simmer for 2–3 minutes until the sauce thickens.
6. Return the tortellini, sausage, and chopped bacon to the skillet and toss to coat in the sauce.
7. Add the cherry tomatoes and sprinkle the mozzarella cheese on top. Cover and cook for 3–4 minutes until the cheese melts.
8. Garnish with chopped parsley and a pinch of extra Cajun seasoning before serving.
Notes
Use freshly grated Parmesan for the smoothest sauce.
Add a splash of cream or milk when reheating leftovers.
To make it spicier, increase Cajun seasoning or add a pinch of cayenne.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Cajun, Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/5 of recipe
- Calories: 660
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 1080 mg
- Fat: 42 g
- Saturated Fat: 21 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 120 mg
Keywords: tortellini, Cajun Alfredo, skillet pasta, easy dinner, comfort food