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Pappadeaux Mardi Gras Pasta

Creamy Pappadeaux Mardi Gras Pasta for a Festive Feast

This Creamy Pappadeaux Mardi Gras Pasta brings the flavors of New Orleans to your table, blending shrimp, chicken, and vibrant veggies in a rich sauce.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 plates
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Cajun
Calories: 650
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Pasta
  • 8 ounces Penne Pasta or fusilli or rigatoni
For the Protein
  • 1 pound Boneless Skinless Chicken Breast or turkey
  • 12 ounces Shrimp or scallops
  • 8 ounces Andouille Sausage or chorizo
For the Vegetables
  • 1 cup Bell Peppers (mixed colors) or spicy peppers
  • 1 small Red Onion or yellow onion
  • 2 cloves Garlic (minced) or 1/4 tsp garlic powder
For the Sauce
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream or half-and-half
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese or Pecorino Romano
  • 2 tablespoons Cajun Seasoning to taste
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil or butter
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper
For Garnish
  • 1 tablespoon Chopped Parsley or chives

Equipment

  • large pot
  • large skillet
  • spatula
  • Measuring cups
  • Measuring spoons

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a vigorous boil. Add the penne pasta and cook for 10 to 12 minutes until al dente. Drain and set aside.
  2. In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Season the chicken with salt and pepper, add to the skillet, and cook for 4 to 5 minutes until golden brown. Remove and keep warm.
  3. In the same skillet, add shrimp and sauté over medium heat for 2 to 3 minutes until pink and opaque. Remove and set aside.
  4. Add andouille sausage to the skillet and sauté for about 2 minutes. Then, add bell peppers, red onion, and garlic, cooking for an additional 4 minutes until the veggies are tender.
  5. Pour in heavy cream, lower the heat, and simmer gently for 2 to 3 minutes. Stir in Parmesan cheese until melted, and season with salt and pepper.
  6. Return chicken and shrimp to the skillet with the drained pasta. Toss gently to coat in the sauce for 1 to 2 minutes.
  7. Sprinkle with chopped parsley and serve your Pappadeaux Mardi Gras Pasta.

Nutrition

Serving: 1plateCalories: 650kcalCarbohydrates: 65gProtein: 35gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 150mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 2gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 1000IUVitamin C: 80mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Feel free to customize ingredients based on your dietary needs or preferences.

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