Description
Get ready to elevate your dinner experience with Spicy Rattlesnake Pasta—a deliciously creamy and zesty dish that combines tender penne pasta, succulent chicken or shrimp, and a kick of Cajun seasoning. This quick recipe takes just 30 minutes to prepare, bringing restaurant-quality flavors straight to your kitchen. Perfect for weeknight meals or impressing guests, this flavorful pasta is customizable to suit your heat preference and can be paired with a variety of sides for a complete meal. Indulge in the bold taste of this comforting dish that will quickly become a staple in your recipe collection.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz penne pasta
- 1 lb chicken breast or shrimp
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 green bell pepper, sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 ½ cups heavy cream
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Cajun seasoning and spices
Instructions
- Cook the penne pasta in salted water until al dente. Reserve ½ cup of pasta water before draining.
- In a skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil and sear the seasoned chicken or shrimp until cooked through. Set aside.
- In the same skillet, add remaining oil and sauté bell peppers and garlic until softened.
- Stir in spices and heavy cream; simmer while adding Parmesan cheese until creamy.
- Combine the cooked pasta and protein into the sauce, adjusting consistency with reserved pasta water as needed.
- Season to taste, garnish with herbs and lime juice, then serve hot.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (250g)
- Calories: 590
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 740mg
- Fat: 34g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 49g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 120mg