Dirty Cajun Pasta Recipes

CAJUN PASTA RECIPE

Steps:

• Cook pasta. Cook your penne pasta to al dente, per box instructions. Drain and set aside.
• Saute the peppers & onions in oil. In a large skillet (with high sides), over medium heat, add 1 tbsp olive oil and saute the onions, peppers, and garlic for 4-5 minutes.
• Add all additional ingredients, except cream. Stir in the 1/2 lb. pasta, 12 oz. smoked beef sausage, 14.5 oz. drained diced tomatoes, 1 heaping tsp cajun seasoning, 1 heaping tsp smoked paprika, 1/2 tsp onion pwd, garlic pwd, dried oregano, pinch of red pepper flakes. Stir for 1 minute to coat the pasta and warm the spices.
• Stir the the heavy cream and simmer until thickened. Stir in 1 1/4 cups heavy whipping cream and simmer over medium heat until the cream has thickened and coated the pasta, about 5-10 minutes.
• Taste for seasonings & serve!

CAJUN CHICKEN & PASTA

Steps:

• Toss chicken with Cajun seasoning; let stand 15 minutes. Cook pasta according to package directions; drain., In a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon butter over medium-high heat; saute chicken until no longer pink, 5-6 minutes. Remove from pan., In same pan, heat remaining butter over medium-high heat; saute peppers, mushrooms and green onions until peppers are crisp-tender, 6-8 minutes. Stir in cream and seasonings; bring to a boil. Cook and stir until slightly thickened, 4-6 minutes. Stir in pasta and chicken; heat through. Top with tomatoes and basil. Sprinkle with cheese.

CREAMY CAJUN CHICKEN PASTA

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of water to a boil and add 1 Tbsp salt. Cook pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup of pasta water then drain, cover, and keep warm.
• Beat the chicken breasts so that they are even in thickness and season all over with 1½ Tbsp cajun seasoning.
• In a large non-reactive skillet*, heat 2 tsp oil over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the chicken and sear on both sides. Turn heat down to low and saute until cooked through and 165˚F on a thermometer. Transfer to a cutting board, slice into thin strips, and cover to keep warm.
• In the same skillet over medium heat, saute the butter and garlic for 30-60 seconds or until the garlic is fragrant. Add the diced tomatoes and saute another 2 minutes.
• Add in the heavy whipping cream, remaining cajun seasoning, and parmesan cheese, and bring to a simmer. Season to taste if needed.
• Add the sliced chicken and cooked pasta to the sauce and toss until combined and pasta and chicken are warmed through. Add warm reserved pasta water if desired to thin the sauce. Serve with freshly grated parmesan and chopped parsley.

RAGIN' CAJUN PASTA

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a rolling boil.
• Boil the fettuccine until cooked through yet firm to the bite, about 8 minutes; drain and transfer pasta to a large serving bowl.
• Heat the butter and garlic in a large skillet over medium-high heat; stir in the sausage, tomatoes, broccoli, bell pepper, mushrooms and green onion.
• Cook and stir until the sausage is browned and vegetables are tender.
• Stir in chicken, shrimp, white wine, cajun seasoning, milk, and 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese. Cook and stir until shrimp until they are bright pink on the outside and the meat is no longer transparent in the center, 3 to 5 minutes.
• Serve over pasta and sprinkle with pepper and 2 tablespoons Parmesan cheese.

DIRTY CAJUN PASTA

Steps:

• Cook pasta and drain;set aside.
• Saute chicken livers in olive oil until cooked through; allow to cool and mince.
• In a very large skillet, saute ground beef, smoked sausage, onion, celery, green pepper, garlic, cajun spice, paprika, salt, and pepper until very nicely browned.
• Add chicken livers back to pan, tthen stir in wine and let it cook off.
• Add tomato sauce, instant chicken bouillon, hot pepper sauce, and soy sauce and stir to blend.
• Stir in half and half and let thicken just a little bit, then combine sauce with cooked rotini.
• Serve garnished with parmesan cheese.

ONE-POT CAJUN PASTA RECIPE BY TASTY

Steps:

• Pour olive oil into the pot.
• Add diced chicken breast to the pot, cover with cajun seasoning, and stir until the chicken is evenly seasoned.
• Add sliced sausage and stir. Cook the meat on medium heat for 5-10 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through.
• Once the meat is cooked, add in the garlic, onion, peppers, and mushrooms, and stir. Continue stirring for 3-5 minutes as the veggies cook down.
• Add the dry pasta to the pot (if using long, thin noodles, break in half), then pour in the chicken broth. Stir until everything is well-mixed.
• Cover the pot and bring to a boil. Once boiling, keep covered bring the heat down to a simmer for 10 minutes (stirring every two minutes).
• NOTE: If there still extra chicken broth, you can discard it, cook longer until the liquid evaporates, or add a little cornstarch to thicken the liquid.
• Lastly, add heavy cream and parmesan and stir until your pasta is well blended. Stir in parmesan cheese.
• Garnish with green onions, more parmesan, a sprinkle of cajun seasoning (if you want some extra spice), and salt and pepper to taste.
• Enjoy!