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Willingham's Mardi Gras Pasta
Willingham's

Willingham’s® Mardi-Gras Pasta

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Dive into the vibrant flavors of the Bayou with this easy and flavorful Mardi Gras Pasta by John Willingham. Perfect as a side or a main dish, this recipe brings together colorful vegetables, tender shrimp, and a rich, our spicy Cajun sauce blended with heavy cream. Whether you’re looking to impress guests or simply enjoy a hearty meal at home, this pasta dish is sure to satisfy. The backbone is our W’ham® Cajun Sauce — First Place Cajun Sauce at the 1995 American Royal.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Main
Cuisine: Cajun
Calories: 255
Ingredients Method Nutrition

Ingredients
  

  • Popcorn Shrimp 2 Cups or V-15 Shrimp (8 to 15 shrimp)
  • 1 larger green or red pepper
  • 1/2 large Spanish onion
  • 5 to 10 large mushrooms
  • 1 large red tomato
  • 2 teaspoons olive oil
  • 8 oz heavy cream
  • 5 oz Willingham's W'ham Cajun Hot Sauce
  • 1/4 to 1/2 lbs of cooked spiral pasta

Method
 

  1. Cook the veggies in the oil until warm. If you use the popcorn shrimp, add them after the veggies are cooked or if you are using the V-15 shrimp, make sure they are par-cooked. Add the shrimp after veggies are cooked. Add heavy cream and wait until it comes to a boil, then add Willingham's Cajun Hot Sauce. Wait until sauce comes to a boil, then add the cooked pasta.
  2. If you want a more spicy dish add Willingham's W'ham Hot Sauce or a 1/2 tsp of W'ham Hot Stuff (FBKO) Seasoning
Suggested adds
  1. Add slices of andouille sausage
  2. Top with a sprinkle of parsley

Nutrition

Calories: 255kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 11gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 0.003gCholesterol: 102mgSodium: 282mgPotassium: 315mgFiber: 2gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 1749IUVitamin C: 41mgCalcium: 62mgIron: 1mg

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