Cajun Pastalaya
Spicy Andouille Sausage with Cajun seasonings and pasta is what makes this recipe taste so good. Green pepper can also be added. This can be as spicy as you want it just by adding more or less Cajun seasonings.
Source: Laurie Lynard
Ingredients
Slice the sausage in half lengthwise
and then into bite size pieces.
In a large pan over medium
heat, add the oil and sausage.
Once it starts to brown,
add the chopped onion
and green peppers (optional).
Once the onion is tender add the
garlic and cook for another minute.
Add the tomatoes, water & stir.
Combine the thyme, basil, parsley,
Cajun seasonings, salt and pepper.
Add the spices to the sauce.
Stir and bring to a boil.
Reduce heat to a simmer.
Simmer, covered, for 25 minutes.
While the sauce simmers, prepare
the pasta according to package
directions, drain and add it to
the sauce along with the butter.
Stir and continue to cook without
the lid, on low heat, just until the liquid
is absorbed stirring frequently.
Place on a serving plate, garnish
with green onion and serve.
Cajun Pastalaya
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Ingredients
- 1 Tbsp olive oil
- 8 oz Andouille sausage
- 1 small onion, diced
- 1 small green pepper (optional), seeds removed and diced
- 2 tsp garlic, minced
- 2 – 14.5 oz cans diced tomatoes
- 1 cup water
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1 tsp dried basil
- 1 Tbsp dried parsley
- 1/2 tsp (or more) Cajun seasonings
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp pepper
- 1 Tbsp butter
- 2 cups dry medium shell pasta
- 1 green onion, sliced thin for garnish
Directions
- Slice the sausage in half lengthwise and then into bite size pieces.
- In a large pan over medium heat, add the oil and sausage. Cook until the sausage starts to brown.
- Add the onions and green peppers (optional) to the sausage and cook about 5 minutes until the onion is tender.
- Add the garlic and cook another minute.
- Add the tomatoes and water then stir.
- Combine the thyme, basil, parsley, Cajun seasoning, salt and pepper and add to the sausage. Stir and bring to a boil.
- Simmer covered for 25 minutes.
- While that simmers, cook the pasta al dente. Drain the pasta and add to the sauce along with the butter.
- Stir and continue to cook, without the lid, just until the liquid is absorbed stirring frequently.
- Place on a serving plate and serve.
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Categories: Pasta, Sausage/Kielbasa, Vegetables/Slaws/Salads
I love all the Cajun-style recipes you share! I finally got some good Cajun seasoning and have been experimenting more with it, thanks for always giving me good ideas for using it 🙂
You’re welcome! The nice thing about Cajun Seasonings is that you can add what ever amount you want depending on how spicy you like it. Thanks so much and have a great day!
That’s so true. Thanks, Diane, hope it’s a great day for you too! 🤗
You had me at Cajun lol! I think it’s probably my favorite kind of food.
Makes me pretend I’m back at New Orleans…lol
Oh wow Diane! This looks and sounds amazing!! Into my recipe box it goes. I can’t wait to try it!! Thanks!
You’re welcome! If you like it really spicy, add more Cajun Seasoning. I will be putting more in mine the next time I make it. Enjoy!
Great recipe, Diane and the spicier the better! You could substitute a variety of meats for the sausage too I suppose? Donna 🧚🏻♀️❤️🙏 donnadoesdresses.com
Thanks Donna and absolutely you could use any sausage. I like Andouille because it is spicy too.
Pastalaya! Oh my gosh. I am cracking up at that word. It works!
Lol thanks!
🥰❤️
Looks spicy – perfect for a cold Winter’s evening.
Yes it is spicy. Definitely warms you up…lol
I usually don’t care for sausage on my foods, but holy moly this looks so tasty!!
Lol thanks!
Wow Diane you have some of the most amazing recipes and I love Cajun with Andouille sausage! I am definitely making this one! I know it’s just fantastic!
Thank you so much!
This one too is sure a great dish, Diane. Simply effortless procedures and few ingredients
Thank you! ❤️