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One Pot Cajun Pastalaya

Author: Brandy O'Neill - Nutmeg Nanny
This simple one pot Cajun pastalaya is an easy flavor packed dish that is sure to be a hit with the whole family. Smoky andouille sausage mixed with peppers, onions, celery, flavorful spices all mixed with pasta or create a delicious creamy one pot dish.
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Servings 4 servings

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 pound adouille sausage sliced or diced
  • 1 cup diced yellow onion
  • 1 cup diced bell pepper
  • 1/2 cup diced celery
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon sweet paprika
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 teaspon dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1 pound dried pasta
  • 5 cups chicken stock
  • 1 15 ounce can fire roasted diced tomatoes
  • 1/4 cup heavy cream
  • 1/4 cup minced fresh parsley

Instructions

  • Add a large high-sided 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat and add the olive oil.
  • Once the oil is hot add the sausage, onion, bell pepper, celery, garlic, sweet paprika, kosher salt, oregano, thyme, basil, smoked paprika, and cayenne pepper.
  • Cook until the onion is translucent and the sausage is lightly browned.
  • Add in your dried pasta and chicken stock.
  • Bring to a boil and reduce the heat to medium-low.
  • Let the mixture gently boil, string every few minutes, until the pasta is fully cooked, about 15 minutes. If the pasta is still not done and you're running out of chicken stock pour a little more in just to help cook the pasta.
  • After the pasta is fully cooked give the mixture a good stir and pour in the heavy cream and parsley.
  • Let the ingredients warm throughout and the heavy cream should make the pasta rich and creamy.
  • Remove from the heat and serve immediately.

Notes

  • I like to use bigger pasta for this dish so I recommend cavatappi, penne, ziti or rigatoni.
  • Feel free to add other proteins like cubed chicken or even shrimp. If you want to add shrimp add it near the end so it does not get overcooked.
  • Use a large pan or skillet that can handle all the ingredients including cooking the pasta since this is a one pot dish. I like to use a high-sided 12-inch skillet or pot.

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 804kcal | Carbohydrates: 60g | Protein: 30g | Fat: 49g | Saturated Fat: 16g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 27g | Cholesterol: 95mg | Sodium: 1758mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 12g
Course Main Course
Keyword andouille sausage recipes, cajun recipes, easy dinner recipes, easy one pot recipes, jambalaya with pasta, one pot cajun pastalaya, one pot recipes, pasta jambalaya, pastalaya recipes
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