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Pappadeaux Mardi Gras Pasta

Pappadeaux Mardi Gras Pasta
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Bring the vibrant flavors of a festival right to your kitchen with this delightful Pappadeaux Mardi Gras Pasta. This dish is a creamy, comforting masterpiece featuring succulent shrimp, tender chicken, and flavorful sausage, all brought together with a rich Cajun-inspired sauce. Perfect for busy weeknights or entertaining guests, this pasta will impress with its bold flavors and enticing aroma. In just 40 minutes, you can create a meal that feels festive without spending hours in the kitchen. Get ready to savor every bite!

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, sliced into rounds
  • 2 cups heavy cream
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 tablespoon salt (for boiling water)
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil (for sautéing)
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning (adjust to taste)
  • 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional, for extra heat)
  • Chopped fresh parsley (for garnish)
  • Grated Parmesan cheese (for garnish)
  • Sliced green onions (for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente; reserve some pasta water before draining.
  2. Toss shrimp and chicken pieces with half of the Cajun seasoning.
  3. In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat; sear seasoned chicken until golden brown and remove.
  4. Cook shrimp in the same skillet until pink; remove.
  5. Brown turkey sausage in the skillet until cooked through.
  6. Sauté bell peppers and onion until softened.
  7. Prepare a roux by melting butter and whisking in flour; gradually add chicken broth and cream while stirring.
  8. Stir in Parmesan cheese and remaining Cajun seasoning; simmer until thickened.
  9. Combine proteins and sautéed veggies with sauce, then mix in cooked pasta; adjust consistency with reserved pasta water if needed.
  10. Serve warm, garnished with parsley and more Parmesan.

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