Name: Pappadeaux Mardi Gras Pasta
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 40 min
Cuisine: Cajun
Ingredients: 12 ounces linguine or fettuccine; 1/2 pound medium shrimp, peeled and deveined; 1/2 pound boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces; 1/2 pound turkey sausage or beef sausage, sliced; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 2 tablespoons unsalted butter; 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 2 cups heavy cream; 1 cup chicken broth; 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese; 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning, divided; 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced; 1 green bell pepper, thinly sliced; 1 small yellow onion, thinly sliced; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika; 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional); Chopped fresh parsley; Grated Parmesan cheese; Sliced green onions

Pappadeaux Mardi Gras Pasta

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Pappadeaux Mardi Gras Pasta is a vibrant and flavorful dish that brings the spirit of New Orleans into your kitchen. This creamy pasta combines succulent shrimp, tender chicken, and zesty sausage, all enveloped in a rich sauce that’s perfect for any occasion—from busy weeknights to festive gatherings. With its delightful balance of spices and fresh ingredients, this recipe promises to impress your family and friends, making it a staple in your culinary repertoire. Plus, it’s quick to prepare, taking only 40 minutes from start to finish!

Author: Abigail
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes
Yield: Serves 4
Category: Main
Method: Sautéing
Cuisine: Cajun

Ingredients

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12 ounces linguine or fettuccine
1/2 pound medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
1/2 pound boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces
1/2 pound turkey sausage or beef sausage, sliced
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 cups heavy cream
1 cup chicken broth
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning, divided
1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
1 green bell pepper, thinly sliced
1 small yellow onion, thinly sliced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
Chopped fresh parsley
Grated Parmesan cheese
Sliced green onions

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Instructions

Cook the pasta according to package instructions; reserve some pasta water.
Season shrimp and chicken with half the Cajun seasoning. Sear chicken in a skillet until golden brown; set aside.
Cook shrimp until pink; remove from skillet.
Brown sliced sausage in the same skillet.
Sauté bell peppers and onion until softened; add garlic.
Make a roux with butter and flour; gradually whisk in chicken broth and heavy cream.
Stir in Parmesan cheese and remaining seasonings; simmer until thickened.
Combine proteins and vegetables into the sauce, then toss with cooked pasta.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 cup (250g)
Calories: 635
Sugar: 4g
Sodium: 950mg
Fat: 34g
Saturated Fat: 18g
Unsaturated Fat: 12g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 58g
Fiber: 3g
Protein: 32g
Cholesterol: 150mg

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