Easy Cajun Pastalaya Recipe: A Delicious Pasta Jambalaya

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1 pound andouille sausage, sliced
• 1 cup finely chopped celery
• 1 large sweet onion (such as Vidalia®), finely chopped
• 1 large green bell pepper, finely chopped
• 3 cloves garlic, finely chopped
• 1 pound skinless, boneless chicken thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
• 1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes (such as San Marzano®)
• 1 teaspoon sweet paprika
• 1 teaspoon Creole seasoning (such as Tony Chachere's®)
• 0.25 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 2 cups chicken broth
• 1 (16 ounce) package penne pasta
• 1 pound uncooked medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 0.5 cup heavy whipping cream
• 0.5 bunch fresh thyme, chopped
• 0.5 bunch fresh oregano, chopped
• 0.5 bunch fresh basil, chopped
• 0.25 cup chopped green onions
• 0.25 cup Parmesan cheese, or to taste

Instructions

1. In a large pot, melt butter over medium heat. Sauté sausage for 2 minutes, then add celery, onion, bell pepper, and garlic; cook until softened, about 5-7 minutes. Incorporate chicken and cook until fully cooked, approximately 5-7 minutes. Mix in tomatoes, paprika, Creole seasoning, and cayenne pepper; simmer for 10 minutes.
2. Pour broth into the pot and bring to a simmer. Add penne pasta and simmer for 8 minutes. Introduce shrimp and continue simmering, stirring frequently, until the pasta reaches al dente and shrimp are fully cooked, roughly 7 more minutes.
3. Incorporate cream, thyme, oregano, and basil. Heat through, about 3-5 minutes. Garnish with green onions and Parmesan cheese before serving.

Nutrition

• Calories: 640 kcal
• Fat Content: 32 g
• Fiber Content: 5 g
• Sugar Content: 7 g
• Sodium Content: 1218 mg
• Protein Content: 37 g
• Cholesterol Content: 185 mg
• Carbohydrate Content: 54 g
• Saturated Fat Content: 13 g
• Unsaturated Fat Content: 0 g