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Pastalaya Recipes (Spice up Your Dinner)

Easy and Delicious Pastalaya Recipe

Pastalaya is a classic one-pot meal that's simple, delicious, and affordable. Celebrate like you're in Louisiana. It's the pasta equivalent of jambalaya made quickly!
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Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 1 hour
Cook Time: 1 hour
Additional time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 2 hours 10 minutes
Calories: 452kcal
Author: Anne Carter
Servings: 8

Equipment

  • Oven

Ingredients

  • 3�Thick Cut Bacon Slices�chopped
  • 1�Large Onion�chopped (yellow)
  • 1�Green Bell Pepper�chopped
  • 2�Celery Stalks�chopped
  • 3�Garlic Cloves�chopped
  • 1�Cup�Pork�steak or roast cut into 1" cubes
  • 2�Skinless�boneless Chicken Thighs, cut into 1" cubes
  • 1�10oz Can of Rotel
  • 1�Cup�Water
  • 1�Tablespoon�Kitchen Bouquet
  • 1�10oz Can Cream of Mushroom Soup
  • 3�Green Onions�chopped
  • 1�lb�Pasta�Farfalle (bowtie) or Penne

Instructions

  • Heat a big pot (Dutch Oven or cast iron) on medium-high. Toss in bacon, onion, bell pepper, and celery.
  • Cook until everything's soft, and the bacon is nice and crispy. Mix in garlic and let it cook for 3 more minutes.
  • Brown pork and smoked sausage for 20-25 minutes until the sausage gets a bit caramelized.Throw in chicken, canned Rotel, Creole Seasoning, and Thyme.
  • Cook for an additional 15-20 minutes on medium-high heat. Preheat your oven to 300�F.
  • Pour in water, chicken broth, soups, and kitchen bouquet.Cook for another 20 minutes.
  • Add the pasta and stir it up.Bring the whole mix to a rolling boil.
  • Turn off the heat.Push the noodles into the liquid so they're mostly covered.
  • Cover the pot and into the oven it goes for 1 hour. After an hour, resist the urge to peek for 10 minutes.
  • Finally, open up, stir from the bottom, toss in those chopped green onions, and get ready to serve!

Notes

  1. Noodle Choices: While I fancy bow-tie noodles, penne works great too. Some folks even roll with spaghetti. Just make sure they hit that perfect al dente stage.
  2. Bacon Alternatives: If bacon isn't your thing, no worries! Swap it out with olive oil or vegetable oil for a different twist.
  3. Spice It Up: Feeling a bit daring? Sprinkle in some cayenne pepper for that extra kick. Add it slowly, though � we don't want to set off any flavor fireworks.
  4. Salt Situation: Canned soup brings its own salty charm to the party. If you're a black pepper fan, feel free to sprinkle some in for an extra burst of flavor.

Nutrition

Calories: 452kcal | Carbohydrates: 32g | Protein: 26g | Fat: 24g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 14g | Cholesterol: 89mg | Sodium: 1563mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g
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