Pappadeaux Mardi Gras Pasta
A festive and flavorful pasta dish packed with seafood and spicy andouille sausage, perfect for any celebration or family dinner.
Ingredients
Pasta Ingredients
- 8 oz pasta (your choice)
Seafood and Sausage
- 1 lb blackened shrimp
- 1 lb crawfish tails
- 1 lb andouille sausage, sliced
Sauce Ingredients
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 3 tbsp Cajun seasoning
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup green onions, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
Preparation
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions, drain, and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
Cooking
- Add the sliced sausage to the skillet and cook until browned.
- Add the blackened shrimp and crawfish, and cook for another 3-4 minutes.
- Pour in the heavy cream and stir in the Cajun seasoning, along with salt and pepper.
- Let the sauce simmer for a few minutes until it thickens.
- Add the cooked pasta and mix well to combine.
- Stir in the Parmesan cheese and top with chopped green onions before serving.
Notes
Serve hot, garnished with extra green onions and a sprinkle of Parmesan cheese. This dish pairs well with crusty bread or a green salad. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 700kcalCarbohydrates: 70gProtein: 45gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 15gSodium: 900mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3g
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