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Pappadeaux Mardi Gras Pasta

Pappadeaux Mardi Gras Pasta
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Savor the vibrant flavors of Pappadeaux Mardi Gras Pasta—an easy-to-make dish perfect for gatherings! Try it tonight!

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
  • 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
  • 1 green bell pepper, thinly sliced
  • 1 small yellow onion, thinly sliced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil (for sautéing)
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups heavy cream
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning (adjust to taste)
  • 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional, for extra heat)
  • Chopped fresh parsley
  • Grated Parmesan cheese
  • Sliced green onions

Instructions

  1. Boil salted water in a large pot and cook pasta until al dente; set aside.
  2. In a bowl, toss the shrimp and chicken pieces with Cajun seasoning.
  3. Sear the chicken in a skillet until golden brown; remove.
  4. Cook shrimp until pink; remove.
  5. Brown turkey sausage in the same skillet; remove.
  6. Sauté bell peppers and onions until softened; add garlic.
  7. Make sauce by whisking flour into melted butter, gradually adding chicken broth and cream until smooth.
  8. Stir in cheese and spices; return proteins and vegetables to the skillet.
  9. Mix cooked pasta with the sauce, adding reserved pasta water if needed.
  10. Serve garnished with parsley and green onions.

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