Dinner

Cajun Jambalaya Pasta

Prep 15 mins
Total 40 mins

Easy
Serves 2

Easy one pot pasta with bold, spicy flavours, inspired by New Orleans and Louisiana Cuisine.

Compatible with

Ninja Foodi Zerostick Sauté Pan
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Contains celery
Contains Fish
Contains Shellfish
Contains Eggs
Contains milk

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250g fresh tagliatelle (or pasta of your choice)
150g chorizo, cut into 1cm slices
100g cooked prawns (you can also use fresh shrimp, allow a couple of extra minutes after adding to cook)
150g chicken breast, diced
3 tbsp cajun spice mix (shop bought or use recipe below)
1 small green bell pepper, diced
1 small onion, diced
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 celery stalk, divided
250g tinned tomatoes or ripe tomatoes, chopped
250ml chicken stock
2 tbsp olive oil
Parmesan
1-2 tbsp oil for frying
salt and pepper to season

For the cajun spice mix

1 tsp oregano
1 tsp celery salt
3 tsp smoked paprika
1 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp dried basil
1 tsp onion powder
1/2 tsp white pepper
1 tsp salt
2 tsp cayenne pepper

8.75oz fresh tagliatelle (or pasta of your choice)
5.25oz chorizo, cut into 1cm slices
3.5oz cooked prawns (you can also use fresh shrimp, allow a couple of extra minutes after adding to cook)
5.25oz chicken breast, diced
3 tbsp cajun spice mix (shop bought or use recipe below)
1 small green bell pepper, diced
1 small onion, diced
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 celery stalk, divided
8.75oz tinned tomatoes or ripe tomatoes, chopped
8.75fl. oz chicken stock
2 tbsp olive oil
Parmesan
1-2 tbsp oil for frying
salt and pepper to season

For the cajun spice mix

1 tsp oregano
1 tsp celery salt
3 tsp smoked paprika
1 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp dried basil
1 tsp onion powder
1/2 tsp white pepper
1 tsp salt
2 tsp cayenne pepper

Utensils

Step 1

Pour 1 tbsp of oil in a medium hot pan and add the chorizo. Cook for about 4-5 mins stirring occasionally until nicely seared.
Step 2

Remove the sausage from the pan, keeping the oil in.
Step 3

Add the chicken and fry off for 2 minutes, then add the diced vegetables and continue cooking for 2-3 mins on medium-low heat.
Step 4

Return the chorizo back to the pan and stir in the cajun seasoning. Allow to cook for a minute or two until spices favour started developing.
Step 5

Pour the tinned(or chopped) tomatoes and the stock to the pan and simmer for 5-6 mins.
Step 6

Add the prawns to the sauce and cook for a couple more minutes, taste the sauce and adjust the seasoning, add a splash of water should you need to thin it.
Step 7

Gently stir in the pasta, making sure it is well coated.
Step 8

Continue to simmer on medium-low for 3-4 mins allowing the pasta to soften and absorb the flavours.
Step 9

Remove from the heat and serve in a bowl.
Step 10

Garnish with freshly ground black pepper and grated parmesan and herbs of your choice.