Jammie's Pasta

I created this recipe a few years ago for a wedding reception. We needed an inexpensive way to feed a LOT of people and what a better way to fill hungry people up, than pasta! A family friend requested the recipe for her daughter's wedding reception, so I thought that I would share it with everyone. This recipe can be doubled, tripled, quadrupled, and so on to feed as many as you need to...I hope you enjoy!

Hugs,
Jennifer 

Jammie’s Pasta

1 stick plus 2 Tbsp. butter

2 Tbsp olive oil

1 medium onion, diced

1 green bell pepper, diced

1 Tbsp minced garlic

6 green onions (white and green parts), sliced

16 ounces sliced mushrooms

¼ tsp salt

¼ tsp black pepper

2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breast, cubed

1 pound smoked sausage, sliced

Cajun seasoning to taste

32 ounces of your choice of pasta (I like to use different pastas with a variety of colors to make for a pretty presentation).

Bring a large stock pot full of salted water to boil. Add pasta and cook according to package directions. Drain and return to stock pot; toss with 2 Tbsp butter and set aside.

 Melt remaining butter in a large skillet; add olive oil.  On medium heat add onions, garlic, bell pepper, mushroom, salt and pepper; sauté until all vegetables are tender. Remove vegetables and set aside. Add chicken and sausage and cook until the chicken is cooked thoroughly. 

Combine pasta, chicken, sausage, and vegetables to a large serving bowl; sprinkle with Cajun seasoning to taste; stir thoroughly to incorporate all ingredients. Enjoy!

Servings: 8-10 Dinner Servings or

Approximately 20-25 Party/Reception Servings