How to Make Emeril Cajun Pasta

Cajun Pastalaya

Remove the shrimp from the skillet.

Recipe Summary Cajun Pastalaya

My own Cajun pastalaya recipe I put together after trying 3 or 4 different local Southern Louisiana recipes. The prep/cook times may be off, as I have never timed myself. Hope y'all enjoy! Serve with crusty bread.

Ingredients | Emeril Cajun Pasta

2 tablespoons butter

1 pound andouille sausage, sliced

1 cup finely chopped celery

1 large sweet onion (such as Vidalia®), finely chopped

1 large green bell pepper, finely chopped

3 cloves garlic, finely chopped

1 pound skinless, boneless chicken thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces

1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes (such as San Marzano®)

1 teaspoon sweet paprika

1 teaspoon Creole seasoning (such as Tony Chachere's®)

¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper (Optional)

2 cups chicken broth

1 (16 ounce) package penne pasta

1 pound uncooked medium shrimp, peeled and deveined

½ cup heavy whipping cream

½ bunch fresh thyme, chopped

½ bunch fresh oregano, chopped

½ bunch fresh basil, chopped

¼ cup chopped green onions

¼ cup Parmesan cheese, or to taste

Directions

Melt butter in a large pot over medium heat. Add sausage and cook for 2 minutes. Add celery, onion, bell pepper, and garlic; cook until soft, 5 to 7 minutes. Add chicken and cook until no longer pink inside and juices run clear, 5 to 7 minutes more. Add tomatoes, paprika, Creole seasoning, and cayenne pepper; bring to a simmer and cook for 10 minutes.

Add broth to the pot and return to a simmer. Add penne and simmer for 8 minutes. Add shrimp. Continue to simmer, stirring constantly, until pasta is tender but firm to the bite and shrimp are cooked through, about 7 minutes more.

Stir in cream. Stir in thyme, oregano, and basil. Cook until just heated through, 3 to 5 minutes more. Serve topped with green onions and Parmesan cheese.

You can substitute 5 fresh tomatoes, chopped, for the crushed tomatoes.

Info | Emeril Cajun Pasta

prep: 45 mins cook: 45 mins total: 1 hr 30 mins Servings: 8 Yield: 8 servings

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