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Pappadeaux Mardi Gras Pasta

A rich and spicy Cajun pasta dish featuring Andouille sausage, shrimp, and crawfish in a creamy vegetable sauce.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Cajun/Creole
Calories: 850

Ingredients
  

Proteins
  • 1 lb medium shrimp peeled and deveined
  • 12 oz Andouille sausage sliced
  • 0.5 lb crawfish tails cooked, optional
Pasta & Veggies
  • 1 lb penne pasta or fettuccine
  • 1 cup red bell pepper diced
  • 1 cup mushrooms sliced
  • 0.5 cup green onions chopped
  • 2 tbsp garlic minced
Sauce
  • 2 cups heavy whipping cream
  • 0.5 cup parmesan cheese grated
  • 4 tbsp butter divided
  • 1 tbsp Cajun seasoning to taste
  • 0.25 cup marinara sauce for color

Equipment

  • Large skillet or Dutch oven
  • Large Pot
  • Colander
  • Chef's Knife

Method
 

  1. Boil pasta in salted water until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup water, drain, and set aside.
  2. In a large skillet, brown the sliced Andouille sausage over medium-high heat. Remove and set aside.
  3. Add 1 tbsp butter to the skillet. Sear shrimp (and crawfish) with a pinch of Cajun spice until pink. Remove and set aside.
  4. Add remaining butter and veggies (peppers, mushrooms) to the pan. Sauté until soft. Add garlic and cook 1 minute.
  5. Pour in heavy cream, marinara, and seasonings. Simmer 5-7 minutes until slightly thickened.
  6. Stir in parmesan cheese until melted. Add salt and pepper to taste.
  7. Return pasta, sausage, and seafood to the pan. Toss to coat evenly.
  8. Garnish with green onions and serve hot.

Notes

Use fresh grated parmesan for the smoothest sauce texture.