Pastalaya Recipe
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
45 mins
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Servings
8
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Calories
567 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Pastalaya Recipe
Description
This Pastalaya begins by browning sliced andouille sausage in vegetable oil in a large pot, then removing it to cook chicken pieces in the same pot until browned and cooked through. Following this, diced onions, bell peppers, celery, and garlic are sautéed until tender and fragrant. The pot then receives chopped tomatoes, tomato sauce, chicken broth, Cajun seasoning, salt, and black pepper, which are brought to a boil and simmered to blend the flavors.
Uncooked pasta is added directly to this simmering mixture and cooked covered until tender, with occasional stirring to prevent sticking. The addition of sour cream or alternatives like heavy cream or cream cheese is optional for a creamier sauce. The dish is finished with garnishes such as green onions, parsley, hot sauce, red pepper flakes, and Parmesan cheese for extra flavor and heat.
With a balance of smoky sausage, tender chicken, savory vegetables, and spiced tomato broth, pastalaya offers a filling and flavorful meal. The use of pasta instead of rice creates a unique texture and allows the sauce to cling well. This recipe suits casual family dinners or gatherings looking for hearty, spiced comfort food.
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 pound andouille sausage sliced (or other smoked sausage)
- 1 pound chicken thigh cut into small pieces, boneless skinless, or chicken breast
- 1 onion diced, medium
- 1 bell pepper diced, large
- 2 jalapeno pepper diced (optional, for extra spicy
- 2 celery diced, stalks
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 1 pound tomato chopped (canned is OK - 15 ounces, fresh
- 15 ounce tomato sauce canned
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 pound pasta cavatappi, penne or similar, uncooked
- 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning I use 2 tablespoons – you can use Creole seasonings or blackening seasoning here
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
- ½ to 1 cup sour cream optional, for a creamy sauce – heavy cream or cream cheese are nice swaps
- green onions chopped green onions, for garnish; to taste for hot sauce
- parsley
- red pepper flakes
- hot sauce
- Parmesan Cheese
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
Show DetailsNutrition 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% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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