Description
Spice up your dinner with this bold and creamy Spicy Rattlesnake Pasta! This easy recipe combines rich Cajun flavors with a velvety cheese sauce, all enveloping tender penne pasta. Perfect for busy weeknights or impressing guests, you can whip up this restaurant-quality dish in just 30 minutes. Customize the spice levels to suit your taste, making it a versatile option for everyone at the table. Whether you choose chicken or shrimp, this flavorful meal is sure to become a favorite in your household.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz penne pasta
- 1 lb chicken breast or shrimp
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 1 green bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 ½ cups heavy cream
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Cajun seasoning and red pepper flakes (to taste)
Instructions
- Cook the penne in salted water until al dente. Reserve ½ cup of pasta water and drain.
- Season chicken or shrimp with salt, pepper, and Cajun seasoning. Sear in a skillet until cooked through; set aside.
- In the same skillet, sauté bell peppers and garlic in olive oil and butter for about 4 minutes.
- Add remaining spices and pour in heavy cream; simmer while stirring in Parmesan until creamy.
- Combine pasta and protein with the sauce, adding reserved pasta water as needed to achieve desired consistency.
- Serve garnished with fresh herbs and lime juice.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (350g)
- Calories: 680
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 135mg