Best 5 Jambalaya Pasta In A Cajun Cream Sauce Recipes

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Jambalaya pasta in a Cajun cream sauce is a delightful dish that combines the bold flavors of Cajun cuisine with the comforting texture of pasta. This recipe will take you on a culinary journey to the heart of Louisiana, where the Creole and Cajun cultures have blended to create a unique and flavorful cuisine. The combination of andouille sausage, shrimp, and chicken creates a protein-packed dish, while the creamy sauce adds a richness and depth of flavor. Whether you're a seasoned cook or a novice in the kitchen, this recipe will guide you through the steps to create a delicious and authentic jambalaya pasta in a Cajun cream sauce that will impress your family and friends.

Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!

EASY CAJUN JAMBALAYA PASTA



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Easy Cajun Jambalaya Pasta with chicken, sausage and shrimp and all the delicious deep Louisiana flavor in just 30 minutes!

Provided by Sabrina Snyder

Categories     Main Course

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 pound chicken breast (cut into 1? pieces)
1/2 pound shrimp (deveined)
1/2 pound andouille sausage (sliced into 1/2? thick pieces)
3 tablespoons Cajun spice blend
1/2 red bell pepper (diced)
1/2 green bell pepper (diced)
1/2 red onion (thinly diced)
3 cloves garlic (minced)
1/2 tsp. Kosher Salt
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
3 tablespoons canola oil
1 medium tomato (diced)
1 cup chicken broth
1 pound fettucine pasta (cooked but not rinsed)
parsley and leftover minced bell peppers (for garnish)

Steps:

  • In a large bowl add the chicken, shrimp, sausage, cajun spices, red bell pepper, green bell pepper, red onion, garlic, Kosher salt and black pepper in a bowl and toss.
  • In a large skillet or a cast iron skillet add the canola oil on high heat.
  • In two batches sear off the ingredients until they're cooked through, about 4-5 minutes.
  • Add the tomatoes and chicken stock to the pan with all the cooked ingredients.
  • Cook for a minute or two then add in the cooked pasta and using tongs coat the pasta with the sauce.
  • Garnish with parsley and leftover minced bell peppers if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 327 kcal, Carbohydrate 2 g, Protein 31 g, Fat 20 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, Cholesterol 175 mg, Sodium 1023 mg, Sugar 1 g, ServingSize 1 serving

PASTA WITH CAJUN CREAM SAUCE



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This is not for the diet conscious! This is a great side for chicken or shrimp, and served with steamed broccoli. Sub chicken broth for the wine and bouillon, ir desired.

Provided by Outta Here

Categories     Cajun

Time 35m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 lb dry pasta (I like rigatoni)
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 cup onion, chopped
2 tablespoons garlic, minced
1 teaspoon chicken bouillon granule
1 cup white wine
1 tablespoon cajun seasoning (or creole-use your favorite)
1 tablespoon sweet smoked paprika
salt, to taste
fresh ground pepper, to taste
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1 pint heavy cream
2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
1/2 cup parmesan cheese, shredded

Steps:

  • In large stockpot, boil water for pasta.
  • In a large sauté pan, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add onions and saute for 2 minutes. Add garlic, saute additional 1 minute.
  • Stir chicken bouillon into white wine and add to pan.
  • Using a wooden spoon, scrape any brown bits off the bottom of the pan. Let the wine reduce to half - about 3 minutes.
  • In the meantime, cook your pasta to the al dente stage.
  • Add cajun seasoning, paprika, salt, pepper, and tomato paste to the sauce. Stir.
  • Add heavy cream. When the cream mixture is almost bubbling, turn heat to low. Let the crème mixture reduce to half - about 5 minutes.
  • Drain the pasta very well - add pasta to the crème sauce.
  • Toss with freshly chopped parsley and Parmesan.
  • Serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1022.9, Fat 56.5, SaturatedFat 30.9, Cholesterol 174.1, Sodium 432.8, Carbohydrate 96.4, Fiber 5.1, Sugar 6, Protein 23.4

PASTA JAMBALAYA



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Categories     Garlic     Onion     Pasta     Tomato     Sausage     Shrimp     Winter     Bon Appétit

Yield Makes 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 19

4 tablespoons olive oil
1 pound andouille sausages or other fully cooked smoked spicy sausages (such as Louisiana hot links), halved lengthwise, then thinly sliced crosswise
1 medium onion, chopped
1 large green bell pepper, chopped
5 green onions, thinly sliced
1 celery stalk, chopped
5 garlic cloves, chopped
2 bay leaves
2 teaspoons dried oregano
3/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
1 28-ounce can crushed tomatoes with added puree
1 141/2-ounce can diced tomatoes in juice
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1/2 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
1 pound farfalle (bow-tie) pasta
1 1/2 pounds uncooked large shrimp, peeled, deveined
Freshly grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Heat 2 tablespoons oil in heavy large pot over medium heat. Add sausages; sauté until light brown, 5 minutes. Using slotted spoon, transfer sausages to paper towels. Pour drippings from pot; discard.
  • Add remaining 2 tablespoons oil to pot and heat over medium heat. Stir in onion and next 9 ingredients. Cover and cook until vegetables are almost tender, stirring often, about 8 minutes. Stir in crushed tomatoes and diced tomatoes with juices and bring to boil. Reduce heat, cover and simmer 15 minutes to blend flavors. Stir in sausages, Worcestershire sauce and hot pepper sauce; simmer uncovered until sauce thickens slightly, about 5 minutes longer. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Discard bay leaves. Meanwhile, cook pasta in large pot of boiling salted water until just tender but still firm to bite. Remove from heat. Add shrimp to pot; cover and let stand just until shrimp are pink on outside and opaque in center, about 2 minutes. Drain pasta and shrimp; return to pot. Add sauce and toss to blend. Transfer to bowl. Serve, passing Parmesan cheese separately.

PASTA JAMBALAYA



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Make and share this Pasta Jambalaya recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Bev I Am

Categories     Vegetable

Time 50m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 19

4 tablespoons olive oil
1 lb andouille sausage, halved lengthwise,then thinly sliced crosswise (or other fully cooked smoked spicy sausages, such as Louisiana hot links)
1 medium onion, chopped
1 large green bell pepper, chopped
5 green onions, thinly sliced
1 stalk celery, chopped
5 cloves garlic, chopped
2 bay leaves
2 teaspoons dried oregano
3/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes (with added puree)
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes with juice
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1/2 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
1 lb farfalle pasta
1 1/2 lbs uncooked large shrimp, peeled,deveined
freshly grated parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Heat 2 tablespoons oil in heavy large pot over medium heat.
  • Add sausages; saute until light brown, 5 minutes.
  • Using slotted spoon, transfer sausages to paper towels.
  • Pour drippings from pot; discard.
  • Add remaining 2 tablespoons oil to pot and heat over medium heat.
  • Stir in onion and next 9 ingredients.
  • Cover and cook until vegetables are almost tender, stirring often, about 8 minutes.
  • Stir in crushed tomatoes and diced tomatoes with juices and bring to boil.
  • Reduce heat, cover and simmer 15 minutes to blend flavors.
  • Stir in sausages, Worcestershire sauce and hot pepper sauce; simmer uncovered until sauce thickens slightly, about 5 minutes longer.
  • Season to taste with salt and pepper.
  • Discard bay leaves.
  • Meanwhile, cook pasta in large pot of boiling salted water until just tender but still firm to bite.
  • Remove from heat.
  • Add shrimp to pot; cover and let stand just until shrimp are pink on outside and opaque in center, about 2 minutes.
  • Drain pasta and shrimp; return to pot.
  • Add sauce and toss to blend.
  • Transfer to bowl.
  • Serve, passing Parmesan cheese separately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 762.9, Fat 32.5, SaturatedFat 9, Cholesterol 186.4, Sodium 1695.7, Carbohydrate 74.5, Fiber 6.3, Sugar 9.8, Protein 42.5

PASTA JAMBALAYA



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Provided by Elizabeth Heiskell

Categories     main-dish

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

Kosher salt
1 (1-pound) package penne pasta
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 pound large raw shrimp, peeled and deveined
6 teaspoons Cajun seasoning
12 ounces boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 pound andouille sausage, cut into 1/2-inch slices
1/2 cup chopped yellow onion (from 1 small onion)
1/2 cup chopped green bell pepper (from 1 bell pepper)
1 tablespoon minced fresh garlic (about 3 garlic cloves)
1/2 cup chicken stock
1 (14.5-ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves
1/2 cup heavy cream
1 ounce fresh Parmesan cheese, grated with a rasp grater (about 2/3 cup)
2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil

Steps:

  • Cook the pasta in salted water according to the package directions until al dente. Drain the pasta, reserving 1 cup cooking water; keep warm.
  • Heat 1 tablespoon of the oil in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Sprinkle the shrimp with 2 teaspoons of the Cajun seasoning, and add to the Dutch oven. Cook, stirring occasionally, just until the shrimp turn pink, about 3 minutes. Transfer to a plate. Add 1 tablespoon of the oil to the Dutch oven; sprinkle the chicken with 2 teaspoons of the Cajun seasoning. Add the chicken to the Dutch oven, and cook, turning to brown on all sides, until done, about 5 minutes. Transfer the chicken to the plate with the shrimp. Add the remaining 1 tablespoon oil to the Dutch oven; add the sausage, onion, and bell pepper. Cook, stirring often, until the sausage is browned and the vegetables are tender, about 5 minutes. Add the garlic; cook 1 minute. Add the stock, and cook 30 seconds, stirring and scraping to loosen browned bits from the bottom of the Dutch oven. Add the tomatoes, thyme, and remaining 2 teaspoons Cajun seasoning; cook about 2 minutes. Stir in the heavy cream.
  • Add the shrimp, chicken, pasta, and reserved 1 cup cooking water to the Dutch oven; toss to combine. Cook until the mixture is thoroughly heated and the sauce thickens, 1 to 2 minutes. Remove from the heat, and add the Parmesan and basil; toss to combine.

Tips:

  • Use a variety of vegetables. This will give your jambalaya pasta a more complex flavor and texture. Some good options include bell peppers, onions, celery, carrots, and corn.
  • Don't be afraid to add some spice. Jambalaya is a Cajun dish, so it's supposed to have a little bit of a kick. Add some cayenne pepper or paprika to taste.
  • Use a good quality Cajun seasoning. This will help to give your jambalaya pasta the authentic flavor that you're looking for.
  • Cook the pasta al dente. This means that the pasta should be cooked through but still have a slight bite to it.
  • Don't overcook the vegetables. You want them to be tender but still have a little bit of crunch.
  • Serve the jambalaya pasta immediately. This is when it's at its best.

Conclusion:

Jambalaya pasta is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. It's also a great way to use up leftover chicken or shrimp. With its bold flavors and creamy sauce, jambalaya pasta is sure to be a hit with your family and friends.

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