Recipes Main Dishes Pasta Shrimp Cajun Pastalaya 5.0 (5) 3 Reviews 4 Photos 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 Save Saved! View All Saved Items Rate Print Share Share Tweet Pin Email Add Photo 4 4 4 4 Prep Time: 45 mins Cook Time: 45 mins Total Time: 1 hrs 30 mins Servings: 8 Yield: 8 servings Jump to Nutrition Facts 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. I Made It Print Nutrition Facts (per serving) 640 Calories 32g Fat 54g Carbs 37g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label 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. Powered by the ESHA Research Database © 2018, ESHA Research, Inc. All Rights Reserved