Creamy Jambalaya Pasta (Pastalaya)- seriously delicious! TONS of great flavor and it is ready in about 15 minutes. Pasta, smoked sausage, heavy cream, garlic, onion, cajun seasoning, paprika, white wine, tomato sauce, and parmesan cheese. Better than any restaurant! Everyone RAVES about this easy pasta dish!
In a large pot, boil water for pasta. Salt water. Boil pasta and cook until al dente. Set aside.
Brown sausage in a skillet over medium heat. Once browned, add onion flakes and garlic and cook for an additional 30 seconds or until fragrant.
Add white wine to skillet, making sure to scrape up any brown bits from the bottom. Let wine reduce by half, about two minutes.
Stir in Cajun/Creole Seasoning, paprika, salt, pepper, and tomato sauce. Add heavy cream and heat to almost bubbling, then reduce heat to low. Allow the cream mixture to reduce by half, about 5 minutes.
Drain pasta and add to skillet. Toss with parsley and freshly grated Parmesan.
Notes:
Can use andouille, smoked sausage, or smoked turkey sausage.
Feel free to add chicken and/or shrimp to the pasta.