Description
Experience the vibrant flavors of Louisiana with this creamy, spicy Mardi Gras Pasta featuring shrimp, Andouille sausage, and colorful bell peppers, all enveloped in a Cajun-inspired sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 ounces Penne Pasta
- 1 pound Boneless Skinless Chicken Breast
- 1 pound Shrimp
- 8 ounces Andouille Sausage
- 1 cup Bell Peppers
- 1 small Red Onion
- 3 cloves Garlic
- 1 cup Heavy Cream
- 1 cup Parmesan Cheese
- 2 tablespoons Cajun Seasoning
- 2 tablespoons Olive Oil
- To taste Salt and Pepper
- 2 tablespoons Chopped Parsley
Instructions
- Boil a large pot of salted water, add penne pasta, and cook until al dente. Reserve about a cup of pasta water before draining.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat, add cubed chicken breast, season with salt and pepper, and cook until golden brown.
- Add sliced Andouille sausage to the skillet and sauté until browned and smoky.
- Toss in bell peppers, red onion, and minced garlic, and sauté until vegetables are tender.
- Pour in heavy cream and add Cajun seasoning; stir to combine and let simmer, adjusting with reserved pasta water as needed.
- Add drained penne to the skillet, tossing to coat in the creamy sauce.
- Fold in shrimp and stir until they turn pink and are fully cooked.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
This dish can be prepared ahead of time. Store chopped vegetables and proteins separately in the fridge. For a lighter dish, use half-and-half instead of heavy cream.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: Mardi Gras, Pasta, Cajun, Shrimp, Andouille Sausage, Comfort Food