Delicious Pappadeaux Mardi Gras Pasta: A Savory Twist with Turkey Bacon and Chicken Ham
A delicious and savory pasta dish inspired by Pappadeaux, featuring turkey bacon and chicken ham.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 ounces penne pasta
- 2 slices turkey bacon
- 1/2 cup diced chicken ham
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped parsley
Instructions
- Cook the penne pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add turkey bacon and cook until crispy. Remove from the skillet and crumble.
- In the same skillet, add garlic and red pepper flakes, and sauté for 1 minute.
- Stir in chicken ham and cook for 2 minutes.
- Add heavy cream, black pepper, and bring to a simmer.
- Stir in the cooked pasta, Parmesan cheese, and crumbled turkey bacon. Mix well.
- Garnish with chopped parsley before serving.
Notes
- Adjust the spice level by adding more red pepper flakes if desired.
- This dish pairs well with a side salad or garlic bread.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 2 grams
- Sodium: 800 milligrams
- Fat: 40 grams
- Saturated Fat: 20 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 45 grams
- Fiber: 4 grams
- Protein: 30 grams
- Cholesterol: 80 milligrams
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