Parade-Ready Pasta & King Cake Dreams

If you came here from the newsletter, welcome—pull up a chair and grab a fork. This Mardi Gras Pasta is one of those dishes born right in the middle of Carnival season, when the kitchen is messy, the music is loud, and there’s always another parade coming. It’s creamy, a little spicy, and packed with Cajun flavor, made with tender chicken or seafood and bright pops of bell pepper. Whether you’re feeding a crowd before Fat Tuesday or just craving something comforting with Louisiana soul, this is the kind of recipe that feels like home during Mardi Gras.