Spicy Rattlesnake Pasta Recipe
Spicy Rattlesnake Pasta is a flavorful and creamy dish with a kick. This recipe combines tender pasta with Cajun-seasoned chicken or shrimp, bell peppers, and a rich Parmesan cream sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
Pasta:
- 12 oz penne pasta
Protein:
- 1 lb chicken breast or shrimp (sliced or peeled/deveined)
Other Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 1 green bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 teaspoons Cajun seasoning
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes (adjust to taste)
- 1 ½ cups heavy cream
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- Optional Add-ins:
- ¼ tsp cayenne pepper
- Fresh parsley or cilantro, chopped
- Juice of ½ lime
- ½ cup reserved pasta water
Instructions
- Cook the Pasta: Boil penne in salted water until al dente (1 minute under package time). Reserve ½ cup pasta water, then drain.
- Cook the Protein: Season chicken or shrimp with salt, pepper, and 1 tsp Cajun seasoning. Sear in a skillet with 1 tbsp oil until cooked through. Set aside.
- Sauté the Veggies: In the same skillet, add remaining oil and butter. Sauté sliced bell peppers and garlic for 3–4 minutes until softened.
- Build the Sauce: Stir in remaining Cajun seasoning, paprika, and red pepper flakes. Toast spices for 30 seconds, then pour in heavy cream. Simmer and stir in Parmesan until creamy.
- Combine Everything: Add pasta and cooked chicken/shrimp to the sauce. Stir to coat. Add pasta water as needed to loosen the sauce.
- Garnish and Serve: Adjust seasoning, garnish with fresh herbs and a squeeze of lime, and serve hot!
Notes
- Adjust the spice level by increasing or decreasing the amount of red pepper flakes and cayenne pepper.
- Feel free to customize with your favorite protein or additional vegetables.
- For a lighter version, you can use half-and-half instead of heavy cream.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 42g
- Saturated Fat: 23g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 145mg
Keywords: Spicy Rattlesnake Pasta, Cajun Pasta Recipe, Creamy Pasta with Chicken, Spicy Shrimp Pasta
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