Description
Experience the vibrant taste of Pappadeaux Mardi Gras Pasta, a creamy Cajun delight ready in just 30 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces Penne Pasta (Substitutes: fusilli or rigatoni)
- 1 pound Boneless Skinless Chicken Breast (Substitutes: turkey or omit for seafood-only)
- 12 ounces Shrimp (Substitutes: scallops)
- 6 ounces Andouille Sausage (Substitutes: chorizo or kielbasa)
- 1 cup Bell Peppers (mixed colors) (Substitutes: spicier peppers)
- 1 medium Red Onion (Substitutes: yellow onion)
- 2 cloves Garlic (minced) (Substitute: garlic powder (1/8 tsp per clove))
- 1 cup Heavy Cream (Substitutes: half-and-half or non-dairy)
- 1 cup Parmesan Cheese (Substitutes: Pecorino Romano or nutritional yeast)
- 1 tablespoon Cajun Seasoning (Adjust according to spice preference)
- 1 tablespoon Olive Oil (Substitutes: butter or neutral oil)
- to taste Salt
- to taste Pepper
- 1/4 cup Chopped Parsley (Substitutes: chives)
Instructions
- Cook the Pasta: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add penne pasta and cook until al dente, about 10-12 minutes. Drain and set aside.
- Sauté the Chicken: Heat olive oil in a skillet. Season chicken with Cajun seasoning, cook for 4-5 minutes until golden brown. Remove and keep warm.
- Cook the Shrimp: In the same skillet, add shrimp and sauté for 2-3 minutes until pink and opaque. Transfer to the plate with chicken.
- Sauté the Sausage and Veggies: Add sausage to the skillet and sauté for 2 minutes. Then add bell peppers, onion, and garlic, and cook for another 4 minutes.
- Create the Sauce: Pour in heavy cream, simmer and thicken for 2-3 minutes. Stir in Parmesan cheese until melted. Adjust seasoning to taste.
- Combine Everything: Add chicken, shrimp, and pasta into the skillet with the sauce. Toss gently until well coated and heated through, about 1-2 minutes.
- Add Garnish and Serve: Sprinkle chopped parsley over the pasta and serve directly on plates or family-style.
Notes
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 600 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 60 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterol: 120 mg
Keywords: Pappadeaux Mardi Gras Pasta, Cajun pasta, creamy pasta, quick pasta recipe