Delicious Pappadeaux Mardi Gras Pasta with Turkey Bacon and Chicken Ham
A flavorful and festive pasta dish inspired by Pappadeaux’s Mardi Gras celebration, combining savory turkey bacon and chicken ham.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Cajun
- Diet: Non-vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces penne pasta
- 4 slices turkey bacon
- 1 cup diced chicken ham
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons chopped parsley
Instructions
- Cook penne pasta according to package instructions; drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, cook the turkey bacon until crispy. Remove and chop.
- In the same skillet, add olive oil, onion, and garlic; sauté until onion is translucent.
- Add chicken ham and cook for an additional 2 minutes.
- Stir in heavy cream, Parmesan cheese, and Cajun seasoning; mix well.
- Add the cooked penne pasta and toss to coat. Season with salt and pepper.
- Garnish with chopped parsley and the crispy turkey bacon.
Notes
- For a spicier version, add more Cajun seasoning.
- Feel free to use other types of pasta if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
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