Pastalaya Recipe

Name: Pastalaya Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 45 min
Yield: 8 serving
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons vegetable oil; 1 pound andouille sausage; 1 pound boneless skinless chicken thighs (or breasts); 1 medium onion; 1 large bell pepper; 2 Jalapeno peppers; 2 stalks celery; 4 cloves garlic; 1 pound fresh tomatoes; 15 ounce can tomato sauce; 4 cups chicken broth; 1 pound uncooked pasta; 1 tablespoon Cajun Seasoning; salt and black pepper; ½ to 1 cup sour cream; For Garnish. Chopped green onions, parsley, red pepper flakes, hot sauce to taste. Parmesan cheese is great, too!

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Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Servings
8
Calories
567 kcal
Course
Main Course
Cuisine
American

Pastalaya Recipe

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Pastalaya is the Cajun pasta dish you always dreamed of, made with all of your favorite jambalaya ingredients, but with pasta instead of rice, a comfort food revelation.

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Ingredients

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2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 pound andouille sausage sliced (or other smoked sausage)
1 pound boneless skinless chicken thighs (or breasts) cut into small pieces
1 medium onion diced
1 large bell pepper diced
2 Jalapeno peppers diced (optional, for extra spicy)
2 stalks celery diced
4 cloves garlic minced
1 pound fresh tomatoes chopped (canned is OK - 15 ounces)
15 ounce can tomato sauce
4 cups chicken broth
1 pound uncooked pasta cavatappi, penne or similar
1 tablespoon Cajun Seasoning I use 2 tablespoons – you can use Creole seasonings or blackening seasoning here
salt and black pepper to taste
½ to 1 cup sour cream optional, for a creamy sauce – heavy cream or cream cheese are nice swaps
For Garnish. Chopped green onions, parsley, red pepper flakes, hot sauce to taste. Parmesan cheese is great, too!

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Instructions

Heat the vegetable oil in a large Dutch oven or pot over medium heat. Add the sliced sausage and cook until browned, about 5 minutes. Remove the sausage and set aside.
In the same pot, add the chicken pieces and cook until browned on all sides and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes. Remove the chicken and set aside.
Add the diced onion, bell peppers, and celery. Cook until the vegetables are tender, stirring occasionally, about 5 minutes.
Add the garlic and cook 1 minute, until you can smell the garlic.
Add the diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, chicken broth, Cajun seasoning, salt, and black pepper. Stir to combine.
Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat and let it simmer for 20 minutes to let the flavors develop.
Add the uncooked pasta to the pot and stir to combine. Cover the pot and let it simmer for another 10-15 minutes, or until the pasta is cooked through. Stir a few times during simmering to make sure the pasta doesn’t stick to the bottom of the pot.
Add the browned sausage and chicken back to the pot and stir to combine. Gently heat through then remove from heat.
Stir in the sour cream, if desired, for a creamier pasta.
Garnish with chopped green onions, parsley, and red pepper flakes. Serve! Don’t forget the hot sauce!

Nutrition Information

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Calories 567kcal (28%) Carbohydrates 51g (17%) Protein 33g (66%) Fat 26g (40%) Saturated Fat 8g (40%) Polyunsaturated Fat 5g Monounsaturated Fat 10g Trans Fat 0.1g Cholesterol 111mg (37%) Sodium 569mg (24%) Potassium 826mg (24%) Fiber 4g (16%) Sugar 6g (12%) Vitamin A 1579IU (32%) Vitamin C 33mg (37%) Calcium 60mg (6%) Iron 3mg (17%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 567 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories	567kcal	28%
Carbohydrates	51g	17%
Protein	33g	66%
Fat	26g	40%
Saturated Fat	8g	40%
Polyunsaturated Fat	5g	29%
Monounsaturated Fat	10g	50%
Trans Fat	0.1g	5%
Cholesterol	111mg	37%
Sodium	569mg	24%
Potassium	826mg	18%
Fiber	4g	16%
Sugar	6g	12%
Vitamin A	1579IU	32%
Vitamin C	33mg	37%
Calcium	60mg	6%
Iron	3mg	17%