Are you tired of cooking the same ol' things?: Mardi Gras Pasta!!

MARDI GRAS PASTA

Submitted By: Krystal S. (Mother of 1)

Appliances: Stove-Top, 375 Degree Oven

Ingredients: Pasta, Velveeta, Chicken, Sausage, Onion, Cream of Mushroom, Rotel or Diced Tomatoes, Milk, Seasoning, Dry Parsley, Olive Oil, Margarine

Additional Items: Cutting Board, Knife, Large Skillet, Can Opener, Large Baking Dish, Pam, Spoon, Tongs or Fork, Bowl

Cooking Time: 1 hr 10 mins

I prefer Fettuccine for this recipe.

Approx. Measurements: 1 lb pasta, 3/4 (small package) of velvetta, 1/2 package sausage (diced), 1 chicken breast or 4-5 chicken tenders (cut into 1 inch pieces), 1 can cream of mushroom, 1 can rotel, small onion (chopped), 1 tbsp olive oil, 1 tbsp margarine, 1 1/2 cup milk

1. Boil Pasta According to Package Directions.

Drain & Put into Large Baking Pan Sprayed w/ Pam.

2. Cut Sausage, Onions, Velveeta & Chicken (not pictured)

Preheat Oven to 375 Degrees.

3. Brown Sausage in Skillet.

Remove to Bowl.

Cooked Sausage.

4. Saute Onions in Same Pan w/ Margarine & Caramelize.

Remove to Bowl w/ Sausage.

Cooked Sausage & Onions.

5. Cook Chicken (coated w/ olive oil & seasoning) in Same Skillet.

Remove to Bowl w/ Sausage & Onions.

I like to cut the chicken into smaller pieces while in skillet.

Cooked Sausage, Onions, & Chicken.

6. Lightly Season Pasta & Add Cream of Mushroom to Pasta. Mix.

7. Add Rotel to Pasta. Mix.

8. Add Meat & Onions. Mix.

9. Add Velveeta. Mix.

Unfortunately the photo is slightly messed up.

10. Add Milk Until Half-Way Up Pasta. Add Parsley & Mix.
Cover w/ Foil, Place in Oven Until Cheese is Completely Melted
(45 mins to 1 hr)
Stir Frequently & Taste; Adding Seasoning if Necessary.