Mardi Gras Pasta Recipe
Fresh gulf shrimp, country pleasin' sausage, roasted sun-dried tomatoes, onions, bell peppers, sautéed in creole cream sauce, over linguini, served with french bread and a side salad.
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Ingredients
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Pasta
Seafood and Sausage
Vegetables
Cream Sauce
Serving
Method
Pasta Preparation
- 1
Boil Pasta
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
- 2
Add linguini to the boiling water and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
Cooking the Protein
- 3
Cook Sausage
In a large skillet, add the sliced country pleasin' sausage over medium heat. Cook until browned, about 5-7 minutes.
- 4
Making the Sauce
- 5
- 6
Add Tomatoes
Add the chopped sun-dried tomatoes and cook for an additional 2 minutes.
- 7
Make Cream Sauce
Pour in the heavy cream and chicken broth, then sprinkle in the Cajun seasoning. Stir well and let simmer for about 5 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly.
- 8
Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
Combine and Serve
- 9
Combine Ingredients
Return the cooked shrimp and sausage to the skillet, stirring to coat them in the sauce.
- 10
Plate the Dish
Serve the creole shrimp and sausage mixture over the cooked linguini.
- 11
Slice the french bread and serve alongside the pasta. Toss mixed greens with your favorite dressing for a refreshing side salad.