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A hearty bowl of pastalaya featuring penne pasta, smoky andouille sausage, tender chicken, and a rich Cajun-spiced tomato sauce, garnished with fresh green onions and red bell peppers. This flavorful pastalaya recipe is a perfect one-pot Louisiana comfort dish.

Pastalaya Recipe(A Quick & Easy)

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Looking for a quick and easy dinner that packs a flavorful punch? This pastalaya recipe combines the bold tastes of Cajun jambalaya with the comfort of pasta, creating a delicious one-pot meal your whole family will love. Ready in just 45 minutes!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 7
Course: dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Cajun
Calories: 485
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound penne pasta
  • 1 pound andouille sausage sliced
  • 1 pound chicken breast cubed
  • 1 large onion diced
  • 1 green bell pepper diced
  • 3 celery stalks chopped
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 1 14.5 oz can diced tomatoes
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 2 bay leaves
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Fresh parsley or green onions for garnish

Equipment

  • Large Dutch oven (6-quart or larger)
  • Sharp knife
  • Cutting board
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Wooden spoon

Method
 

  1. Heat olive oil in large Dutch oven over medium-high heat
  2. Brown sausage (5 min), remove and set aside
  3. Cook chicken until golden (5-7 min), remove
  4. Sauté onion, pepper, celery (5 min)
  5. Add garlic (1 min)
  6. Return meats to pot
  7. Add seasonings, tomatoes, paste
  8. Add pasta and broth
  9. Add bay leaves
  10. Boil, then reduce to medium-low
  11. Cover and simmer (12-15 min) until pasta is al dente

Nutrition

Serving: 375gCalories: 485kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 26gFat: 23gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 11gCholesterol: 75mgSodium: 890mgPotassium: 580mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 1250IUVitamin C: 45mgCalcium: 65mgIron: 2.5mg

Notes

  • Storage: Refrigerate up to 3-4 days
  • Reheating: Add splash of broth when reheating
  • Substitutions: Can use different pasta shapes
  • Variations: Add shrimp for seafood version

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