Cajun Pastalaya

Name: Cajun Pastalaya
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 90 min
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

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My own Cajun pastalaya recipe I put together after trying 3 or 4 different local Southern Louisiana recipes. The prep/cook times may be off, as I have never timed myself. Hope y'all enjoy! Serve with crusty bread.

Recipe by Bevin

Updated on August 26, 2021

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Prep Time:

45 mins

Cook Time:

45 mins

Total Time:

1 hrs 30 mins

Servings:

8

Yield:

8 servings

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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®)
¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper (Optional)
2 cups chicken broth
1 (16 ounce) package penne pasta
1 pound uncooked medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
½ cup heavy whipping cream
½ bunch fresh thyme, chopped
½ bunch fresh oregano, chopped
½ bunch fresh basil, chopped
¼ cup chopped green onions
¼ cup Parmesan cheese, or to taste

Directions

Melt butter in a large pot over medium heat. Add sausage and cook for 2 minutes. Add celery, onion, bell pepper, and garlic; cook until soft, 5 to 7 minutes. Add chicken and cook until no longer pink inside and juices run clear, 5 to 7 minutes more. Add tomatoes, paprika, Creole seasoning, and cayenne pepper; bring to a simmer and cook for 10 minutes.
Add broth to the pot and return to a simmer. Add penne and simmer for 8 minutes. Add shrimp. Continue to simmer, stirring constantly, until pasta is tender but firm to the bite and shrimp are cooked through, about 7 minutes more.
Stir in cream. Stir in thyme, oregano, and basil. Cook until just heated through, 3 to 5 minutes more. Serve topped with green onions and Parmesan cheese.

Cook's Note:

You can substitute 5 fresh tomatoes, chopped, for the crushed tomatoes.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

640	Calories
32g	Fat
54g	Carbs
37g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Calories 640
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 32g	40%
Saturated Fat 13g	64%
Cholesterol 185mg	62%
Sodium 1218mg	53%
Total Carbohydrate 54g	20%
Dietary Fiber 5g	17%
Total Sugars 7g
Protein 37g
Vitamin C 36mg	180%
Calcium 153mg	12%
Iron 6mg	32%
Potassium 746mg	16%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.