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New Orleans Pasta

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Rate this recipe 4.3/5 (48 Votes)
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Ingredients

  • 1 lb penne pasta
  • 12 ounce chicken breast cut into 1 inch chunks
  • 8 ounce smoked sausage sliced into one quarter inch rounds
  • 16 large shrimp peeled and deveined
  • 1/2 cup onion sliced thin
  • 1/2 cup green pepper sliced thin
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon blackening spice
  • 1 cup salsa ( use your favorite, mild to hot, depending on your preference)
  • 1 tablespoon chopped parsley

Details

Servings 4
Level of difficulty Average
Preparation time 40mins
Cooking time 20mins
Cost Average budget

Preparation

Step 1

Cook penne according to package directions, drain and keep hot.

Step 2

Prepare the Alfredo sauce below.

Step 3

Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add peppers and onions and saute' for 4 minutes until soft.

Step 4

Add chicken and sausage to pan, cook for 2 minutes.

Step 5

Add shrimp to pan and cook for 2 more minutes.

Step 6

Add the prepared Alfedo sauce to the pan, along with the salsa. Bring to a simmer. Remove the shrimp.

Step 7

Add the cooked penne and toss with the sauce. Divide between 4 large plates or bowls. Top each serving with 4 shrimp and sprinkle with chopped parsley.

Alfredo sauce or Vodka sauce is great with this meal.

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