Description
This Creamy Pappadeaux Mardi Gras Pasta recipe is loaded with Cajun-seasoned shrimp, chicken, and smoky sausage in a rich Parmesan cream sauce. A bold and comforting Southern pasta perfect for family dinners or festive gatherings. Keywords: Mardi Gras Pasta, Cajun Shrimp Pasta, Creamy Sausage Pasta.
Ingredients
1 lb pappardelle pasta
1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
2 chicken breasts, sliced
12 oz Andouille sausage, sliced
1 ½ cups heavy cream
1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
4 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
1 teaspoon paprika
1 small onion, diced
1 bell pepper, diced
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon black pepper
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
1. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add sliced Andouille sausage and sear until browned. Remove and set aside.
2. Season chicken with Cajun seasoning and cook in the same skillet until golden and cooked through. Remove and slice.
3. Add butter to the skillet. Toss shrimp with Cajun seasoning and cook for 2 minutes per side until pink. Remove and set aside.
4. In the same skillet, sautée diced onion and bell pepper until soft. Add minced garlic and cook for 1 minute.
5. Pour in heavy cream and stir to deglaze the pan. Add Parmesan and paprika, whisking until sauce thickens. Season with salt and pepper.
6. Add cooked pasta to the sauce along with sausage, chicken, and shrimp. Toss everything together and simmer for 2 minutes.
7. Sprinkle with fresh parsley before serving. Serve hot with optional extra Parmesan or lemon juice.
Notes
This dish has a medium spice level; adjust Cajun seasoning to taste.
Reheat with a splash of cream or milk to refresh the sauce.
Swap proteins easily — crawfish or smoked turkey sausage work great too.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Cajun, Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approx 1.5 cups)
- Calories: 620
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 1080mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 190mg