4. Toss with pasta, top with torn basil. Eat immediately. Preferably with someone you love.

He grabbed his skillet.

He took another bite, then picked up his phone to call his dad.

1/2 cup red bell peppers, sliced into thin strips (julienned) 1/4 cup scallions (green onions), chopped 1/2 cup mushrooms, sliced For the Sauce: 1 cup heavy cream 2 tbsp unsalted butter 3/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese Minced garlic (about 2–3 cloves) Salt and pepper to taste Instructions Blackened Chicken Alfredo Recipe with Pasta (Cajun)

Pour in the heavy cream and chicken broth. Simmer gently for 3–4 minutes until the sauce slightly thickens. Turn the heat to low and stir in the parmesan cheese until melted and smooth. Chef’s Tip: If the sauce is too thick, add a splash of the reserved pasta water.

Using high-quality, freshly grated Parmesan is the "secret" to getting the sauce to the right thickness and flavor.