{"id":35123,"date":"2023-12-29T14:19:52","date_gmt":"2023-12-29T19:19:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thebusyfoodie.com\/?p=35123"},"modified":"2023-12-29T14:19:52","modified_gmt":"2023-12-29T19:19:52","slug":"one-pot-jambalaya-pasta","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/staging.thebusyfoodie.com\/index.php\/2023\/12\/29\/one-pot-jambalaya-pasta\/","title":{"rendered":"One Pot Jambalaya Pasta"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"has-background\" style=\"background-color:#f9a72b\"><strong>One Pot Jambalaya Pasta<\/strong>\u00a0brings the taste of the bayou right to your kitchen for a convenient, no-fuss, and flavorful weeknight meal. Packed with shrimp, sausage, and zesty Cajun seasoning, your whole family will be begging for seconds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/thebusyfoodie.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/one-pot-jambalaya-pasta-8.jpg\" alt=\"Closeup view of one pot jambalaya pasta on a spoon. \" class=\"wp-image-35131\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-70f3d7d2\"><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" height=\"1em\" width=\"1em\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\" xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M478.21 334.093L336 256l142.21-78.093c11.795-6.477 15.961-21.384 9.232-33.037l-19.48-33.741c-6.728-11.653-21.72-15.499-33.227-8.523L296 186.718l3.475-162.204C299.763 11.061 288.937 0 275.48 0h-38.96c-13.456 0-24.283 11.061-23.994 24.514L216 186.718 77.265 102.607c-11.506-6.976-26.499-3.13-33.227 8.523l-19.48 33.741c-6.728 11.653-2.562 26.56 9.233 33.037L176 256 33.79 334.093c-11.795 6.477-15.961 21.384-9.232 33.037l19.48 33.741c6.728 11.653 21.721 15.499 33.227 8.523L216 325.282l-3.475 162.204C212.237 500.939 223.064 512 236.52 512h38.961c13.456 0 24.283-11.061 23.995-24.514L296 325.282l138.735 84.111c11.506 6.976 26.499 3.13 33.227-8.523l19.48-33.741c6.728-11.653 2.563-26.559-9.232-33.036z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-text-color\" style=\"color:#0071a1\"><a>What you&#8217;ll love about this recipe:\u00a0<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Ready in under 30 minutes<\/strong>\u00a0with just one pot to wash!\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Traditional jambalaya flavor<\/strong>\u00a0The mix of Cajun seasoning, earthy fire-roasted tomatoes, and seafood bring together an irresistible bayou flavor.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Feeds a crowd,<\/strong>\u00a0so it&#8217;s perfect for those larger gatherings or family dinners. Go ahead and double the recipe to cater to a big group.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-bring-a-bit-of-cajun-country-to-your-kitchen-with-this-easy-jambalaya-pasta-recipe\">Bring a Bit of Cajun Country to Your Kitchen with this Easy Jambalaya Pasta Recipe<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"isPasted\">If there\u2019s one thing I&#8217;ve come to appreciate while juggling a busy schedule, it&#8217;s the magic of one pot recipes. There&#8217;s nothing quite like them with you&#8217;re craving something hearty and flavorful but don&#8217;t want to deal with a mountain of dishes!&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"isPasted\">Cooking should always be as enjoyable as the meal itself. A big part of that is simplifying the process and cutting down on stress without sacrificing flavor.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Jambalaya is a staple in our kitchen (and yes, I use the Zatarain&#8217;s mix!) but one day not too long ago I decided to mix things up by using the same delicious cajun flavors in a creamy pasta dish instead of with white rice. The end result was so delicious! The creamy sauce is jam-packed with classic jambalaya flavors that immediately transported me back to my first trip to New Orleans. And, bonus, the leftovers reheat great the next day. Which is definitely a good thing, since this recipe makes a ton!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/thebusyfoodie.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/one-pot-jambalaya-pasta-1.jpg\" alt=\"Overhead view of ingredients needed to make creamy jambalaya pasta. \" class=\"wp-image-35124\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"isPasted\"><strong>Ingredients You\u2019ll Need<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Bell Pepper, Celery, and Onion: <\/strong>Known as the &#8220;holy trinity&#8221; this combination is a must for making up the base of Cajun and Creole cuisine. You can use any color pepper you have one hand. I usually use a green bell pepper, but this time around I oddly only had yellow. You can use a red or yellow onion.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Andouille sausage:<\/strong> Another Louisiana classic! I like Aidells andouille, which is pretty easy to find in almost any grocery store. It has a nice smoky flavor and isn&#8217;t too spicy. If you can&#8217;t find andoiulle, you can swap in another smoked sausage, like kielbasa.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Shrimp:<\/strong> I always add some shrimp to my jambalaya, and this jambalaya pasta recipe is no exception. I keep a big bag of it in my freezer almost exclusively for this purpose! You can leave it out if you want to keep costs down, but I love the flavor and texture that it provides.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Chicken stock:<\/strong> One of my favorite things about making one pot pastas is that you can add extra flavor by cooking it in stock or broth instead of water.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Fire roasted tomatoes:<\/strong> Fire roasted tomatoes add another layer of smokey flavor that works really nicely with the andouille. You can swap in regular tomatoes if that&#8217;s all you have.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Penne pasta:<\/strong> hands down my favorite pasta shape.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Heavy cream:<\/strong> To tone down the heat and bring the sauce together into an amazing tomato-cream sauce that will have you licking your lips!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Cajun seasoning: <\/strong>You can use a prepared blend, like Tony\u00a0Chachere&#8217;s or make your own\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.healthy-delicious.com\/homemade-cajun-seasoning\/\">homemade Cajun seasoning<\/a>. For less heat, you can use Creole seasoning instead. It has a similar flavor, but less emphasis on pepper and more on earthy spices liek oregano and thyme.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Olive Oil<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Garlic\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-not-stacked-on-mobile is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/thebusyfoodie.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/one-pot-jambalaya-pasta-2.jpg\" alt=\"Saute the shrimp and sausage. \" class=\"wp-image-35125\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/thebusyfoodie.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/one-pot-jambalaya-pasta-4.jpg\" alt=\"Add the tomatoes, pasta, and broth. \" class=\"wp-image-35127\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/thebusyfoodie.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/one-pot-jambalaya-pasta-3.jpg\" alt=\"Add the diced vegetables. \" class=\"wp-image-35126\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/thebusyfoodie.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/one-pot-jambalaya-pasta-5.jpg\" alt=\"Cook until the pasta is al dente and the sauce thickens. \" class=\"wp-image-35128\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"method\"><strong>How To Make <\/strong>One Pot Jambalaya Pasta<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Sprinkle <\/strong>the shrimp and sausage with Cajun seasoning and cook in a little oil. This step is optional, but it helps open up the flavors of the spices, making them more pronounced. It also give the meats a better texture. Note that you aren&#8217;t looking to cook the meat fully in this step, you just want to brown is a little. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Add <\/strong>the vegetables, tomatoes, broth, and pasta. Stir it well so everything is incorporated and the pasta is fully submerged in liquid. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Cook<\/strong> for about 10 minutes, until the pasta and shrimp and cooked through and the sauce has thickened. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Stir<\/strong> in the cream and garnish with chopped green onions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"gb-block-image gb-block-image-6baa3ada\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"gb-image gb-image-6baa3ada\" src=\"https:\/\/thebusyfoodie.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/one-pot-jambalaya-pasta-9.jpg\" alt=\"Plated jambalaya pasta.\" title=\"one pot jambalaya pasta-9\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-2493cfd4\"><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg xml:space=\"preserve\" viewBox=\"0 0 100 100\" y=\"0px\" x=\"0px\" version=\"1.1\" xmlns:xlink=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/1999\/xlink\" xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M23.6,5c-1.2,0-2.3,1.1-2.3,2.4v85.3c0,2,2.6,3.1,4.1,1.7L50,69.7l24.6,24.6c1.5,1.5,4.1,0.3,4.1-1.6V7.4  c0-1.3-1.1-2.4-2.4-2.4H23.6z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"gb-headline-text\">Recipe Tips<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Make sure you have a large enough pot. This is a one pot meal, but it needs space for all the delicious ingredients! This\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/48c02f2\">12-inch skillet\u00a0<\/a>is one of my favorites and gets a workout in my kitchen. You can also use a 5 quart Dutch Oven, especially if you&#8217;re looking to double the recipe.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Dicing the vegetables small means they&#8217;ll cook up nicely in the sauce without needing to be sauteed seperately. Yay for one less step in the cooking process! You can use a knife, but I also LOVE using a\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/41FpEyq\">mini chop<\/a>\u00a0for this.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If the pasta is too spicy for your liking, add another splash of cream to mellow it out. Want it spicier? Add a splash of your favorite Louisianna hot sauce.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/thebusyfoodie.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/one-pot-jambalaya-pasta-6.jpg\" alt=\"Creamy Shrimp jambalaya pasta in a pan. \" class=\"wp-image-35129\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"faqs\"><strong>Frequently asked questions<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"schema-faq wp-block-yoast-faq-block\"><div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1632692599561\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong><strong>How do I store and reheat leftovers?<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Leftovers will keep well in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. You can reheat them in the microwave, but I prefer heating it up in a skillet. Pasta has a tendency to dry out in the fridge, but if you add a splash of milk or cream as you reheat it, it will return to it&#8217;s fabulously creamy state.\u00a0<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1632695442839\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>Can I freeze it?<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">I don&#8217;t love freezing pasta, since it tends to lose it&#8217;s texture.\u00a0<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1632695603958\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>I&#8217;m allergic to shrimp, can I make this without them?<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Of course! You can simply omit the shrimp or replace it with another protein like diced chicken.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1655327228723\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>Can I make this vegetarian?<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Absolutely! Use vegetable broth instead of chicken broth and replace the shrimp and andouille sausage with plant-based protein alternatives.\u00a0<br\/><\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1703876348303\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>Can I use fresh tomatoes?<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Please don&#8217;t. Canned tomatoes are packages at their peak ripeness and are nice and juicy. Swapping them for fresh tomatoes will result in a much dryer dish, and there might not be enough liquid to properly cook the pasta.\u00a0<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1703876361878\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>Can I double this recipe?<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Yes, but make sure your pot is big enough to fit everything! You&#8217;ll need a large skillet or Dutch oven if you&#8217;re making a big batch.\u00a0<br\/><\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1703876380045\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>Is this a Cheesecake Factory copycat recipe?<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Nope! It is similar, but my recipe uses penne pasta instead of linguine, so the sauce has all those nice ridges to stick to. I also chop my vegetables smaller so they cook faster and integrate more with the sauce. \u00a0<br\/><\/p> <\/div> <\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Other one pot pasta recipes you might like:<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/thebusyfoodie.com\/one-pot-spaghetti-and-meat-sauce\">Easy One Pot Spaghetti and Meat Sauce<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/thebusyfoodie.com\/one-pot-creamy-pesto-pasta\">One Pot Creamy Pesto Pasta <\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/thebusyfoodie.com\/sausage-and-eggplant-pasta\">Sausage and Eggplant One Pot Pasta<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/thebusyfoodie.com\/sausage-and-broccoli-one-pot-pasta\">One Pot Sausage and Broccoli Pasta<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/thebusyfoodie.com\/lemon-ricotta-pasta\">One Pot Lemon Ricotta Spaghetti<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/thebusyfoodie.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/one-pot-jambalaya-pasta-11.jpg\" alt=\"Closeup view of creamy jambalaya pasta.\" class=\"wp-image-35134\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Packed with shrimp, sausage, and zesty Cajun seasoning, your whole family will be begging for seconds.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":35132,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"wprm-recipe-roundup-name":"","wprm-recipe-roundup-description":"","_kadence_starter_templates_imported_post":false,"_kad_post_transparent":"","_kad_post_title":"","_kad_post_layout":"","_kad_post_sidebar_id":"","_kad_post_content_style":"","_kad_post_vertical_padding":"","_kad_post_feature":"","_kad_post_feature_position":"","_kad_post_header":false,"_kad_post_footer":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[33,27],"tags":[41],"class_list":["post-35123","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-dinner-recipes","category-stovetop-recipes","tag-30-minute-meal"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/staging.thebusyfoodie.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/35123","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/staging.thebusyfoodie.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/staging.thebusyfoodie.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/staging.thebusyfoodie.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/staging.thebusyfoodie.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=35123"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/staging.thebusyfoodie.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/35123\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/staging.thebusyfoodie.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/staging.thebusyfoodie.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=35123"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/staging.thebusyfoodie.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=35123"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/staging.thebusyfoodie.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=35123"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}