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Spicy Sausage and Shrimp Pasta Jambalaya

Prep Time30 mins
Cook Time1 hr 20 mins
Total Time1 hr 50 mins
Servings: 10 servings

Ingredients

  • Ingredients:
  • 1 1 lb of raw shrimp
  • 6 Louisiana style hot links cut in 1-inchi pieces
  • 2 chicken breasts cut in small pieces
  • 1 pound pasta preferably penne
  • 1 28 ounce can diced tomatos
  • 1 large white onion chopped
  • 2 medium bell peppers red & green, chopped
  • 6 fresh basil leaves chopped
  • 2-3 tbls minced garlic
  • 3 tablespoons Tony Chacheres Creole Seasoning
  • 1 cup red or white wine
  • 1-2 cups chicken broth
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 1/4 - 1/2 c freshly shredded Pecorino Romano or Parmigiano cheese
  • freshly ground black pepper for taste

Instructions

  • Add one tablespoon of olive oil to heavy-bottom pot.
  • On medium heat, sauté sprimp for a few minutes; remove shrimp from pot and set aside.
  • To that same pot, add the chicken, season with about a teaspoon of the creole seasoning and sear for a few minutes. Remove chicken and set aside.
  • Add a little more olive oil (if needed) to that same pan and then add the sausage. Lightly brown the sausage; remove from pan.
  • To the same pot, sauté onions and bell peppers, and 1 tablespoon of the creole spice.
  • Saute bell pepper mixture until tender (about 5 minutes). Make sure to scrape bottom of pan to loosen flavors.
  • Add the garlic and cook for another couple minutes.
  • Add the basil and chopped tomatoes a little at a time and simmer, allowing the flavors to integrate.
  • Add the wine and continue to simmer for several minutes.
  • Taste and adjust the seasoning if necessary. Let simmer for at least 30 minutes. Once the sauce is done, spread one cup of the sauce evenly across the bottom of a baking pan or casserole dish.
  • Cook the pasta according to package directions.
  • Toss the pasta in a large bowl with about 4 cups of the sauce and the shrimp, chicken and shrimp.
  • Add the pasta mixture to baking dish. By the tablespoon, add more sauce to the top if needed.
  • Sprinkle shredded Romano or Parmigiano cheese over the sauce.
  • Top with a little chopped parsley (fresh or dried).
  • Cover the pan and cook for about 40 minutes at 400. For the last 10 minutes, remove the cover to allow the top to brown and get a little crispy.
  • Serving suggestion: Serve piping hot!
  • Enjoy!