Cajun Jambalaya Pasta with Shrimp and Sausage
This Cajun Jambalaya Pasta with Shrimp and Sausage is filled with delicious, warming, and spicy flavors. It includes sausages, prawns, peas, and more! The ultimate, comforting pasta dish.
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This pasta jambalaya provides the perfect mix of spicy and savory to satisfy your taste buds. This is a great one-pot dish that can be made for the whole family, and it includes a well-balanced source of ingredients to keep you and your body happy.
What is jambalaya, and where does it come from? This multicultural dish originated in New Orleans, USA, specifically the French Quarter. It was the locals' way of imitating traditional Spanish paella, but without saffron. Instead, tomatoes became the norm in this dish.
The best part about jambalaya is that it contains both seafood and poultry, so you'll have a lot of protein all at once. Plus, the heaps of vegetables and rice with Cajun seasoning make it absolutely to die for!
You may also enjoy this delicious Cajun Shrimp and Sausage Pasta, Cajun Honey Butter Salmon, Spicy Mauritius Prawn Rougaille, Rasta Pasta with Jerk Shrimp Recipe and Cajun Shrimp Fajita Pan Recipe.
Why You Should Try This Recipe
- This Cajun Jambalaya pasta with shrimp and sausage is made with bold and flavorful ingredients.
- It is a filling and comforting dinner option.
- Serve it with Southern Fried Chicken without Buttermilk and Roasted Cheesy Garlic Asparagus.
- It is easy to store leftovers and enjoy it throughout the week.
Tips and Substitutions
- Vegetarian: You can substitute the prawns and chicken with tofu, tempeh, or even vegan sausage alternatives. They cook similarly to the meat, so
you'll have no problem following the instructions outlined in our recipe below. - Sausage: Another substitution option is with the sausage. I use chicken sausage because it is delicious and healthier than other kinds of sausages, but if you want to keep things strictly traditional, you can exchange it for an andouille sausage or even a smoked pork sausage. This gives the dish its rich, hearty flavor that tastes so good when combined with spices that reflect that part of the world.
How to Make Cajun Jambalaya Pasta with Shrimp and Sausage
- Add a splash of oil to a pot. Then, add the onions and red capsicum peppers and stir. Cook for 3-5 minutes on low to medium heat until fragrant.
2. Add tomato puree, stir and cook on medium to high heat for 1 minute.
3. Pour the double cream and season with salt, paprika, and Cajun seasoning. Stir well and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and let it cook on low for 8-10 minutes.
4. Add precooked pasta to the sauce.
5. Stir the pasta and sauce.
6. Add chopped sausages and peas to the pot.
7. Add uncooked seasoned shrimp to the pasta and cook for 3-5 minutes on low to medium heat.
8. Add grated parmesan and chopped parsley to the pot and stir.
9. Serve this delicious Cajun Jambalaya pasta with shrimp and sausage with Creamy Red Cabbage Coleslaw.
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Cajun Jambalaya Pasta with Shrimp and Sausage
Equipment
- 1 Saucepan
Ingredients
- 4 chicken sausages
- 100 g of large prawns
- 500 g pasta penne
- 2 teaspoon of cajun seasoning
- Paprika to taste
- 4 tablespoon of tomato purée
- 1 onion
- 1 bell pepper
- ¾ cup of peas
- Parmesan
- Parsley
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
- Oil
Instructions
- Heat a splash of oil in a saucepan. Fry sausages for 5-7 minutes or until brown. Remove sausages from the heat and leave to sit on paper towels.
- Add onions and red bell peppers to the same saucepan and cook until soft (add more oil if necessary). Add tomato puree and cook on medium/high heat for 1 minute.
- Pour in double cream, season with salt, paprika and Cajun seasoning, stir and bring to a boil. Leave to cook on a low heat for 8-10 minutes.
- Add cooked pasta, prawns, peas and cook for 6-8 mins on low
- Then remove from heat and add chopped parsley and grated parmesan.
