pastalaya

A jambalaya-like dish made with dry pasta instead of rice. Very popular South Louisiana fare.

Pastalaya

bacon (or 3 tablespoons bacon drippings)

pork butt (cubes)

smoked sausage

chicken thighs

onions

Bell peppers

Celery

Garlic

Chicken Stock

dry spaghetti

Creole seasoning

salt

beach pepper

Fry slices bacon in a Dutch oven over medium heat until the fat has rendered, about 6 minutes.

Add the pork and saute for about 12 to 15 minutes until starting to brown. Stir occasionally so that some searing takes place.

Add the sausage and saute for about 15 minutes until browning and rendered.

Add the chicken. Saute for about 10 minutes.

Increase the heat to medium-high. Add the Trinity and mix well with the browned meats. Saute for about 15 minutes until browning. Stir occasionally.

To the browned meats and Trinity (yellow onions, bell peppers, and celery) and the garlic, Creole seasoning, kosher salt, and black pepper. Mix well and saute for about 3 minutes until aromatic.

Next, stir in about ¾ of the green onions, reserving the rest for later.

Next, add 4 ½ cups of chicken stock. Start with about ½ cup of the stock and deglaze the Dutch oven. Combine the loosened fond in with the contents of the Dutch oven before adding the remainder of the stock. Bring to a slight boil. Reduce the heat and simmer for 10 minutes, uncovered.

As the stock simmers, taste for seasoning and make adjustments as needed.

After 10 minutes, increase the heat to a slight boil. Break the spaghetti in half and add it to the stock. Mix well, making sure to that all the pasta has touched the stock.

Cover the Dutch oven and lower the heat. Simmer for 10 minutes, remove the lid and stir thoroughly to mix all the pasta and other ingredients together.

Place the cover back on the Ducth oven and simmer for another 10 minutes. Check that al the liquid has been absorbed by the pasta. Test the pasta for al dente. If there is a lot of liquid or the past is not al dente yet, simmer another 5 minutes uncovered or until the liquid is gone.

Pastalaya is a super tasty pasta dish featuring shrimp, chicken and sausage smothered in a creamy, cheesy sauce full of Louisiana flavors.

Pastalaya (Jambalaya Pasta)

penne pasta

andouille sausage (see note 1)

shrimp,

boneless skinless thigh or breast, cut into 1 inch chunks

tbsp Creole seasoning, divided

tbsp cooking oil

green bell pepper, diced

red bell pepper, diced

onion,

garlic cloves, finely diced

tomatoes

chicken broth

tsp Louisiana hot sauce

heavy cream (see note 2)

parmesan cheese

Divide 1 tsp of the Creole seasoning between...

Divide 1 tsp of the Creole seasoning between the shrimp and chicken so they can marinate for a few minutes while you’re prepping the other ingredients.

Cook pasta to your preferred doneness, according to...

Cook pasta to your preferred doneness, according to the directions on the package.

Heat oil in a pot (or very large...

Heat oil in a pot (or very large skillet) over medium high heat. Sear shrimp 1-2 minutes per side, then remove to a plate.

Add chicken and sausage. Brown 5-6 minutes.

Push the meats to the edge of the...

Push the meats to the edge of the pan, then add in the onion, peppers and garlic. Sauté for a few minutes, until they veggies start to soften.

Add tomatoes, chicken broth, hot sauce and remaining...

Add tomatoes, chicken broth, hot sauce and remaining Creole seasoning. Bring to a low boil, reduce heat to medium low and simmer, uncovered, for about 10 minutes.

Stir in the cream and shredded parmesan cheese....

Stir in the cream and shredded parmesan cheese. One the cheese melts and the sauce is a uniform consistency, stir back in the shrimp along with the cooked pasta.

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