Description
Creamy Cajun Pastalaya – a one-pot fusion of jambalaya and pasta with sausage, bold Creole spices, and cream for easy, flavor-packed dinners.
Ingredients
1 tbsp vegetable oil
1/2 lb smoked sausage (Andouille or spicy), sliced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 (10 oz) bag frozen seasoning mix (onion, bell pepper, celery)
1 (15 oz) can diced tomatoes, with juices
1/2 tbsp Creole seasoning
1/2 tsp dried oregano
1/2 tsp smoked paprika
1/4 tsp dried thyme
Freshly cracked black pepper, to taste
2 cups chicken broth
1 cup water
1 lb penne pasta
2 tbsp half and half or cream
1/2 bunch fresh parsley, chopped
1/2 bunch green onions, sliced
Instructions
In a large pot, heat oil over medium heat. Add sausage, cook 5 mins until browned.
Add garlic, sauté 1 minute.
Stir in frozen seasoning mix, cook 3–5 mins.
Add tomatoes, Creole seasoning, oregano, paprika, thyme, and black pepper. Mix.
Pour in broth, water, and pasta. Stir to combine.
Cover and bring to boil over medium-high heat.
Once boiling, stir, cover again, reduce to low, and simmer 10–12 mins until pasta is tender. Stir occasionally.
Remove from heat, stir in half and half or cream.
Fold in most parsley and green onions. Garnish with the rest and serve hot.
Notes
Swap sausage for plant-based or chicken for variation. Use rotini or fusilli if penne isn’t available. Add cayenne for more heat.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Simmer
- Cuisine: Cajun / Southern