Cajun Bean And Pasta Stew Recipes

SAUSAGE, BEAN AND PASTA STEW

Steps:

• Spread the onions over the bottom of a 5 1/2- to 6-quart slow cooker and top with the carrots, garlic, white beans, thyme bundle and sausage links. Mix the diced tomatoes with the broth and 3 cups water and pour over the sausages. Add the Parmesan rind if using.
• Cook on high for 4 to 5 hours or on low for 7 to 8 hours; the beans will be tender and begin to fall apart.
• Uncover the slow cooker, remove and discard the thyme bundle and Parmesan rind and transfer the sausage links to a cutting board. Stir the pasta into the stew and continue to cook, covered, until the pasta is cooked through, about 20 minutes.
• Turn off the heat. Cut the sausages into bite-size pieces and stir into the stew along with the parsley and vinegar. Season with salt and pepper. Serve with grated Parmesan on the side for sprinkling on top and crusty bread for soaking up the broth.

SPICY CAJUN SEAFOOD STEW

Steps:

• 1. Heat the oil over medium-high heat in a large pot or Dutch oven. Cook the sausage until browned, about 5 minutes. Sprinkle the flour over the sausage and cook, stirring, until lightly toasted and the meat is well coated, about 2 minutes. Add the Cajun seasoning, garlic, peppers and onions and continue to cook until the vegetables are softened, 5 minutes. Add the clam juice, tomatoes and 4 cups water, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pot, and increase the heat to bring to a simmer.
• 2. Lower the heat slightly and simmer until the stew is thickened and the flavors are melded, about 30 minutes. Gently stir in the fish and shrimp. Cook, making sure the stew is not bubbling vigorously, stirring once or twice, until the shrimp and fish have just turned opaque, about 5 minutes. Remove from the heat and stir in the parsley. Season with salt and serve over rice.

CAJUN BEAN AND PASTA STEW

Steps:

• Mix all ingredients in a 2 quart saucepan.
• Heat to boiling, stirring occasionally.
• Reduce heat.
• Cover and simmer 15 minutes, until macaroni is tender.

LOW-FAT TUSCAN BEAN AND PASTA STEW

Steps:

• Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
• Heat olive oil in a large saucepan. Add onion and half the garlic; sauté for 5 minutes over medium heat, until onion is translucent.
• Add thyme, sage and 1/2 t. salt; sauté for 10 minutes more, until the onions just start to brown.
• Add the spinach, tomatoes and remaining garlic and salt. Stir, cover and cook over medium heat for 10 minutes, stirring once or twice, until the spinach has wilted.
• Add the basil, beans, and cooked pasta. Heat on low.
• When pasta is heated throughout, add black pepper and serve.

BEEF AND PASTA STEW

Steps:

• Combine first 11 ingredients in a large electric slow cooker. Cover with lid, and high on high-heat setting for 6 hours.
• Add zucchini and next 7 ingredients, cover and cook on high heat setting for an additional 30 minutes or until beans are tender.
• Ladle into individual soup bowls, and sprinkle with cheese.