REAL CAJUN PASTALAYA
This is one of our favorite "go to" meals here in our south Louisiana home. It's a modern twist on traditional jambalaya where we use pasta instead of rice. This is a basic recipe that is very versatile, so the combinations are many. I prefer penne pasta, but you can use any pasta from spaghetti, fettuccine, rotini, elbow; regular, flavored (spinach/ tomato pasta, for example) wheat... really, ANY pasta. The protein can be varied as well; I use rotisserie chicken because I like the flavor it gives it. You may use 1/2 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts. NOTE: when using chicken breasts, brown them in a skillet whole and cube them after. Other proteins can be added, I usually use more than one. Our local favorites: crawfish, shrimp, and alligator work well. For sausage I use Andouille, but you can use any smoked sausage, tasso, or whatever is local for you... I've done it with kielbasa too. You can even throw some BACON in if you'd like. This dish is the epitome of "versatile." I don't think I've cooked it the same twice. Hope you enjoy it as much as we do.
Provided by Mathikaileigh
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 1h15m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- In a heavy pot that is NOT nonstick (I use Magnalite) brown sausage.
- After sausage is browned, remove from pot and add onions and bell pepper. Cook on medium-high heat in fat rendered from sausage (add butter or olive oil if needed) until wilted; about 5 minutes.
- Add garlic and cook a few more minutes.
- Add sausage back to pot along with chicken or which ever protein you choose, except if using shrimp).
- Add all remaining ingredients except green onions and bring to a boil, stirring occasionally to make sure it doesn't stick to bottom. Reduce heat, cover, simmer for about 25 minutes, until pasta is tender and most of the liquid has been absorbed. If using shrimp, add it at this point.
- Remove from heat, stir in green onions. Serve hot. French bread is delicious with it and you can sop up the sauce.
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Linas Butrimovicius
[email protected]I made this pastalaya for my family and they loved it! The chicken was tender and juicy, and the sauce was flavorful and creamy. I will definitely be making this again.
naseem khan
[email protected]This pastalaya was a great way to use up leftover chicken and sausage. It was easy to make and turned out delicious! I will definitely be making this again.
Irfan Wasim
[email protected]I'm a college student on a budget, so I love recipes that are affordable and easy to make. This pastalaya was perfect! It only took about 30 minutes to make and it was so delicious. I will definitely be making this again.
Eminent Nyong
[email protected]This pastalaya was a hit at my potluck! Everyone loved the unique flavor and the combination of ingredients. I'll definitely be making this again.
Robina Altaf
[email protected]I'm not a fan of seafood, but I loved this pastalaya! The shrimp and sausage were cooked perfectly and the sauce was flavorful and creamy. I will definitely be making this again.
Ahamed Shamim
[email protected]This pastalaya was a lot of work to make, but it was worth it! The flavors were amazing and the presentation was beautiful. I will definitely be making this again for special occasions.
The pink flamingo
[email protected]I found this pastalaya to be a bit bland. I added some extra seasoning and it was much better. I will definitely be making it again, but I'll add more seasoning next time.
Margaret Clark
[email protected]This pastalaya was a little too spicy for my taste, but other than that it was delicious. I will definitely be making it again, but I'll use less cayenne pepper next time.
Kinya Ussery
[email protected]I'm always looking for new and exciting recipes to try. This pastalaya was definitely something different and it did not disappoint! The flavors were unique and the texture was perfect. I will definitely be making this again.
Zain ali Butt
[email protected]I'm a busy mom so I love recipes that are quick and easy. This pastalaya was perfect! It only took about 30 minutes to make and it was so delicious. I will definitely be making this again.
Lisabananagirl Yey
[email protected]I made this pastalaya in my slow cooker and it turned out perfectly! I just threw all the ingredients in the slow cooker and let it cook on low for 8 hours. It was so easy and the results were amazing. I will definitely be making this again.
Devaysha Guerpo
[email protected]I'm a vegetarian so I made this pastalaya with tofu instead of chicken or sausage. It turned out great! The tofu absorbed the flavors of the sauce and the vegetables were cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.
ashneel isram
[email protected]I made this pastalaya for my family and they loved it! The chicken was tender and juicy, and the sauce was flavorful and creamy. I will definitely be making this again.
Dariel small
[email protected]This pastalaya was easy to make and turned out delicious! I followed the recipe exactly and it came out perfect. I will definitely be making this again.
shahnawaz hussain
[email protected]I'm not a huge seafood fan, but I loved this pastalaya! The shrimp and sausage were cooked perfectly and the sauce was flavorful and creamy. I'll definitely be making this again.
Cameron Griffin
[email protected]I'm a Cajun native and this pastalaya is the real deal! The flavors are authentic and the texture is perfect. I highly recommend this recipe.
Ronee Alforque
[email protected]This pastalaya was a hit at my dinner party! Everyone raved about the flavor and the unique combination of ingredients. I'll definitely be making this again.