Pappadeaux Pasta Mardi Gras Recipe
Mardi Gras Pasta is a superb New Orleans-style dish full of shrimp, sausage, garlic, peppers, and many more. Within 25 minutes, you can prepare this fettuccine alfredo Cajun-style Mardi Gras Pasta. It is perfect for a family gathering or just making dinner at home.
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Servings: 4 people
Calories: 743kcal
Equipment
- Measuring Cup
- large skillet
- spoon
- knife
Ingredients
- 12 ounces Egg Fettuccine Recommended
- 1/3 cup freshly grated parmesan Cheese
- 1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning
- 1/4 cup diced yellow pepper
- 4 garlic cloves minced
- 1 1/2 cups sliced mushroom
- 4 green onions sliced
- 1 pound medium shrimp peeled and deveined
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/4 cup diced green pepper
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup diced tomato
- 8 tablespoons butter divided
- 12 ounces of andouille sausage sliced
- 1 1/2 tablespoons fresh parsley chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
Instructions
- Boil the pasta in a pot of salted water, following the instructions on the package. Once cooked, drain and set aside.
- Melt 3 tablespoons of butter in a large skillet.
- Start seasoning the shrimp with Cajun spice and smoked paprika and cook in butter until they reach a pleasing pink hue. Once cooked, use a spoon to carefully remove them from the skillet and place them aside.
- Now, add the remaining butter to your skillet. Once it is melted, throw in onions, bell peppers, tomatoes, mushrooms, and sausage for a savory combination of flavors. Stir-fry until each vegetable is cooked to tender perfection and the sausage has browned nicely.
- Add and sauté the tomato and garlic for 1 1/2 minutes until you get fragrant. Slowly pour in the heavy cream, stirring constantly until it reaches a thickened consistency.
- Incorporate the Parmesan, lemon juice, and parsley by stirring it until everything is combined. Don’t forget to taste the dish and adjust its seasoning according to your desired flavor. Add a pinch of salt and pepper for a punchy, delicious finish!
- Remove the pan from the heat and add the fettuccine and shrimp. Gently mix everything together.
Notes
- Make sure you do not overcook the pappadeaux pasta, as it will be too soft and mushy when served.
- Incorporate a variety of colorful vegetables like bell peppers, cherry tomatoes, carrots, and celery to add flavor and texture.
- Add some fresh herbs like parsley and thyme for an extra layer of flavor complexity.
- Top off your pappadeaux pasta mardi gras recipe with some freshly grated Parmesan cheese and a sprinkle of paprika for added color and taste!
- For a unique twist, try adding some jalapeno peppers or diced onion to the pasta mardi gras recipe.
- Don’t forget to add some salt and pepper for a balanced flavor profile!
- Serve your pappadeaux pasta mardi gras recipe with a side dish such as garlic bread or a green salad to complete the meal.