Pappadeaux Pasta Mardi Gras Recipe
Follow the Pappadeaux Pasta Mardi Gras Recipe ingredients and directions and make a perfect Pappadeaux Pasta Mardi Gras like Pappas Restaurant.
Equipment & Tools
- Stove
- Large Skillet
- Measuring Cup
- Measuring Spoon
- Cutting Board
- Knife
Ingredients
- 18 oz Al Dente Egg Fettuccine, Recommended
- 1 ½ lb medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
- ¾ cup unsalted butter, divided
- 1 ½ tsp Frontier Cajun Seasoning, Recommended
- 6 green onions, sliced
- ⅔ tsp smoked paprika
- ⅓ cup green bell pepper, diced
- ⅓ cup yellow bell pepper, diced
- 18 oz andouille sausage, sliced
- 1 ½ cup sliced mushrooms
- ⅔ cup diced tomato
- 6 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 ½ tsp lemon juice
- 1 ½ cup heavy whipping cream
- 1 ½ tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
- ⅔ cup freshly grated Milano’s Parmesan Cheese, Recommended
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare pasta using salted water, according to instructions on the package, and drain.
- As the water comes to a boil and the pasta cooks, melt 3 tablespoons of butter in a big skillet.
- The shrimp should be sprinkled with Cajun spice and smoked paprika, and cooked in the butter until they become pink. Remove it with a spoon and set it away.
- Add the remaining butter to the same skillet. Once it’s melted, add onions bell peppers, tomatoes, mushrooms, and sausage.
- Cook until the vegetables are tender and the sausage has browned.
- Add the tomato and garlic, and cook for 1 1/2 minutes.
- Mix in the heavy cream then simmers until it becomes thick.
- Add Parmesan, lemon juice, and parsley. Stir until the Parmesan is incorporated.
- Make sure to check for seasoning, and then sprinkle salt and pepper according to your preference.
- Remove from the heat. Add shrimp and fettuccine, and mix it all in.
Notes
The level of spiciness in the dish will be heavily influenced by how spicy your sausage is. It will differ depending on the brand. It also has a spicy kick from the Cajun seasoning. You can make it hotter by adding a third teaspoon of cayenne pepper.
Nutrition
Serving: 2cupsCalories: 804kcal (40%)Carbohydrates: 52.7g (18%)Protein: 43.3g (87%)Fat: 47.4g (73%)Saturated Fat: 23.2g (145%)Polyunsaturated Fat: 0gMonounsaturated Fat: 0gTrans Fat: 0gCholesterol: 319mg (106%)Sodium: 1174mg (51%)Potassium: 354mg (10%)Fiber: 3.1g (13%)Sugar: 2.8g (3%)Calcium: 154mg (15%)Iron: 6mg (33%)
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