cajun pasta
from prep to finish - a one hour meal that is soo flavorful and yummy. i eyeballed measurements when i made this so ~ adjust as needed ~ this recipe is very adaptable!!
ingredients:
protein:
1/2 pound boneless + skinless chicken thighs
6-7 ounces of andouille sausage (appx 2 sausage links, i use the trader joes smoked chicken andouille)
15-20 peeled + deveined shrimp
* you can easily just omit anything you don’t wanna use, or just do it without protein in the pasta and pair it with a blackened salmon or piece of chicken idk
seasonings for the shrimp and chicken:
sea salt
smoked paprika
white pepper
garlic powder
onion powder
black pepper
cayenne pepper
*disclaimer, no measurements, u just season until they look well seasoned?? easy on the salt tho
veggies:
2 medium sized bell peppers (i used orange and yellow) cut into 1 cm thick slices
3 handfulls of spinach
1 cup of cherry tomatoes, chopped (i used baby heirloom tomatoes , so colorful, so fun!)
1/4 of a sweet onion, chopped finely
1/2 stalk of celery, also chopped finely
5 cloves of garlic, minced
other:
3-4 tbsp cajun seasoning
1/2 box of linguine or fettuccine pasta
6 oz of chicken broth
1/4 cup of half and half
3 tbsp tomato paste
dried oregano + basil
1/2 cup of grated parm
1/4 cup of pasta water
dried parsley to top
recipe:
slice andouille sausage into 1/2 cm thick slices
season your chicken and shrimp
while chicken and shrimp are slightly marinating, prep your veggies!
in a pan, on medium high heat preheated olive oil, cook your chicken thighs thoroughly
once chicken is cooked, remove chicken and set aside, then add your shrimp + andouille sausage
in a big pot - cook your pasta. HOWEVER do not fully boil the pasta (i let it boil for 4 mins?)
remove shrimp and sausage once cooked (/sausage has some color)
in the same pan (with the oil that is infused with chicken fat and flavor) add in your: peppers, celery, and onions
once your onions start to turn translucent, add in your tomatoes
once your tomatoes begin to blister and peppers soften, add minced garlic, dried oregano, basil, cajun seasoning and tomato paste and let simmer for 2-3 minutes
stream in chicken broth + half and half and stir, it should be simmering
add in 1/4 cup of grated parm and stir until its incorporated into the sauce
add in your par-cooked pasta and pasta water
stir then add in the protein you set aside
once pasta is al dente or to your liking, add in the rest of the parm and spinach
stir and let simmer until spinach is wilted
top with parsley and enjoy!!
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This is literally one of my favorite meals. 🧡
Before I went vegan I made this recipe but it had heavy cream and shredded Parmesan. As well as turkey sausage. But I figured I can #veganize it… so I did! It has become a favorite even among non vegans!
Ingredients:
1 box penne 🍝
1 can coconut milk
1tbsp Cajun spices (I use Slap Ya Mama Cajun Seasoning)
1/3 cup Daiya Mozzarella 🧀 Shreds Or desired amount
1 🍎 Sage Field Roast Sausage sliced
Choice of oil (I used coconut oil)
Directions:
Boil penne 🍝 using box directions. Drain and set aside.
In a separate pot bring coconut milk and Cajun spices to a boil, stir as needed. Once it boils for about a minute reduce to a gentle simmer for another 3-4 minutes or when it looks like the sauce has begun to thicken.
In a large pot melt ½ tbsp of coconut oil then add the sliced sausage cook until lightly toasted.
Bring penne into pot with the sausage and stir in the coconut milk and Cajun spice mixture into the 🍝. Mix in the daiya 🧀 and mix until melted.
Make sure sauce is distributed evenly and then serve!
TIP: mix in cooked broccoli or other choice of veggie to make it even more 😋!
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Souther Charm Pasta 🍝 Special. Less that two weeks left! Veggies, trumpet mushrooms, 🍄 gluten-free brown rice pasta in a Chung cream sauce. CAUTION: addiction ahead. #glutenfreepasta #cajunpasta #veganla #veganpasta @suncafela
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