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    Jambalaya Pasta with Crawfish and Sausage

    February 6, 2016 by bobbiskozykitchen Leave a Comment

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    This Jambalaya Pasta with Crawfish and Sausage recipe gives you all of the authentic flavors of your New Orleans favorite, all wrapped in a cheesy low carb pasta dish.

    Are you looking for more delicious low carb and keto pasta recipes? Give this Pasta with White Clam Sauce or this Mushroom Swiss Cheeseburger Pasta a try!

    A silver skillet full of jambalaya pasta on a wooden table.
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    Does this Jambalaya Pasta with Crawfish and Sausage look amazing or what?

    Happy Mardi Gras y'all!

    Laissez les bons temps rouler!! Oh, how I wish I was in New Orleans right now!

    Mardi Gras is a HUGE holiday in New Orleans and is celebrated during the two weeks prior to February 9th, which is Fat Tuesday, the day before the start of the Lenten season.

    I have wanted to go since I was in high school. Back then I had visions of wandering down Bourbon Street, with the crowds of people, following the parades and dancing in the streets. I planned on staying up all night to greet the dawn with the thousands of other party-goers.

    Nowadays, since I am much *koff* *koff* older, I look forward to exploring the city, the architecture, the history, and of course the AH-mazing food!

    You can’t argue with the fact that for many people, Mardi Gras is simply synonymous with good food, good times, and a general joie de vivre. So to celebrate, here in Western Washington, I wanted to come up with something extra delicious. I knew I wanted to make a jambalaya, but of course, there is no way I will make a traditional jambalaya.

    Me? Traditional? Ppfffttttt

    So while my little brain was turning and churning, I kept hearing Hank Williams' song Jambalaya.

    " Goodbye Joe me gotta go me oh my oh
    Me gotta go pole the pirogue down the bayou......
    ....jambalaya and a crawfish pie and filé gumbo...."

    ©Hank Williams

    Jambalaya and a crawfish pie? Hhmmmmmmm. Can we add a little mac and cheese in there too? Oh yessssss!

    And before anyone says cheese and seafood don't go together, let me give you 4 words.

    Lobster.Mac.And.Cheese.

    I rest my case!

    While the Seattle area is known for many foodie-type things, crawfish, and andouille sausage are not among those things. Lucky for me, a new butcher shop opened in my little town last year, and guess what they carry? Yup, you guessed it, crawfish and andouille sausage.

    Of course, you have to start with the holy trinity of onion, celery, and bell peppers. 

    The next thing needed?

    Cajun/Creole flavors.

    That is where my Homemade Cajun Seasoning Blend comes in! It gives you just that right amount of ooohweeeeeeee!

    I have to admit that, even though I explained that a crawfish was kind of like a shrimp and a lobster met and had a baby, a few here were a bit nervous about them, but once they had this deliciousness in their face those nerves disappeared. It was replaced by a look that I can only explain as ravenous hunger.

    Thank goodness I had already gotten my bowl because they pretty much pushed me aside and attacked the pot like a bunch of wild beasts. I swear there was grabbing, growling, and gnashing of teeth involved!

    RUDE!

    Who are these people and where did they come from?

    Oh ya, they are my family, and I actually gave birth to a few of them. Such a proud moment *sigh*

    The happy ending? Everyone loved this dish and has begged that I keep it in the meal rotation. HA, that will teach them to doubt me!!

    Side note - no people were harmed in the making of this recipe

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    INGREDIENTS NEEDED TO MAKE JAMBALAYA PASTA WITH CRAWFISH AND SAUSAGE

    Detailed measurements and instructions can be found on the printable recipe card at the bottom of the page.

    INGREDIENTS

    • olive oil
    • andouille sausage
    • cooked crawfish tails (can sub small shrimp)
    • onion
    • celery
    • bell pepper
    • Homemade Cajun Seasoning Blend
    • pink salt
    • cracked black pepper
    • garlic
    • chicken bone broth (homemade or store-bought)
    • heavy cream
    • elbow macaroni (low carb use this pasta)
    • Monterey jack cheese
    • green onions

    Jambalaya pasta in a silver skillet with a spoonful closer to the camera.

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    Jambalaya pasta with crawfish and sausage in a silver skillet.

    Jambalaya Pasta With Crawfish and Sausage

    This Jambalaya Pasta with Crawfish and Sausage recipe gives you all of the authentic flavors of your New Orleans fave, all wrapped in a cheesy pasta dish.
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    Prep Time 10 mins
    Cook Time 25 mins
    Course Main Course
    Cuisine American
    Servings 4
    Calories 707 kcal

    Equipment

    • large skillet
    • silicone spoon
    • Measuring cups and spoons set

    Ingredients
      

    • 2 tbsp olive oil
    • 1/2 pound andouille sausage sliced
    • 1/2 pound cooked crawfish tails (can sub small shrimp)
    • 1 onion chopped
    • 2 stalks celery chopped
    • 2 bell peppers (any color) chopped
    • 1 tbsp Cajun seasoning blend
    • pink salt
    • cracked black pepper
    • 3 cloves garlic minced
    • 2 cups chicken bone broth (use 1 1/2 cups if using low carb pasta)
    • 1 cup heavy cream
    • 8 ounces elbow macaroni (use this pasta for low carb)
    • 6 ounces Montery Jack cheese shredded
    • 4 green onions chopped

    Instructions
     

    • Heat olive oil in an oven-safe large skillet over medium-high heat.
    • Add sausage, onions, celery, and bell peppers. Cook until the vegetables begin to soften, and the onions turn translucent about 5 minutes.
    • Add the garlic, Cajun seasoning, salt, and pepper. Cook an additional 1 to 2 minutes.
    • Add the bone broth, heavy cream, and pasta. Taste and add Cajun seasoning if desired. Stir to combine and bring to a boil, then cover skillet and reduce heat to medium-low.
    • Simmer for 13 minutes (low carb pasta may require longer), stirring occasionally to prevent the pasta from sticking. Add the crawfish, recover, and cook an additional 2 minutes or until the pasta is tender and the crawfish are warm.
    • Remove skillet from heat and stir in 1 cup cheese. Top with remaining cheese and broil until cheese is melted, golden, and bubbly.
    • Top with chopped green onions.

    Notes

    Nutritional information is for regular pasta.
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    Nutrition

    Calories: 707kcalCarbohydrates: 51gProtein: 26gFat: 45gSaturated Fat: 20gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 17gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 125mgSodium: 553mgPotassium: 567mgFiber: 4gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 1973IUVitamin C: 6mgCalcium: 91mgIron: 2mg
    Keyword american, Cajun, easy recipes, Keto, keto recipes, Low Carb, main dish, One Pan, One Pot, pasta, saugage, seafood
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    Comments

    1. Liz That Skinny Chick Can Bake

      February 07, 2016 at 8:21 am

      I might lose all my manners and push you out of the way, too---your pasta looks fantastic!!!

      Reply
    2. Bobbi | Bobbi's Kozy Kitchen

      February 07, 2016 at 8:39 am

      Thanks Liz! Kevin described the dish to his coworkers and now THEY want me to make them a batch too!! I guess I know what I am sending him to work with on Tuesday 🙂

      Reply
    3. Constance Smith

      February 07, 2016 at 9:40 am

      Oh my heavens, crawfish!!! Now that is about as cajun/creole it comes!

      Reply
    4. krishna

      February 07, 2016 at 4:22 pm

      this is very yummy.. I'll make it without the crawfish just to avoid the allergy.. 🙂 🙂
      http://from-a-girls-mind.blogspot.com/2016/01/two-skinless-boneless-chicken-halves.html

      Reply
    5. Shelby

      February 08, 2016 at 4:28 am

      This looks and sounds absolutely DELICIOUS! Love your recipe.

      Reply
    6. Renee Paj

      February 08, 2016 at 2:20 pm

      What an amazing decadent recipe! I can't get crawfish here (so sad) but I bet it would be great with shrimp as a sub!

      Reply
    7. Anonymous

      February 08, 2016 at 6:52 pm

      Sounds so good.Unfortunately I cant't have it.Heart diet. Sucks,I may have to cheat.

      Reply
    8. Bobbi | Bobbi's Kozy Kitchen

      February 09, 2016 at 4:13 pm

      Thanks Shelby!

      Reply
    9. Bobbi | Bobbi's Kozy Kitchen

      February 09, 2016 at 4:15 pm

      Thanks Renee, think it would be good with shrimp too, but there is a link to Amazon in the recipe and you can order frozen crawfish if you want to give it a try 🙂

      Reply
    10. Bobbi | Bobbi's Kozy Kitchen

      February 09, 2016 at 4:16 pm

      Ooohhh that makes me so sad 🙁 Maybe lowfat cheese?

      Reply
    11. Unknown

      February 11, 2016 at 5:59 am

      I need to make this soon, it looks so amazing - lobster mac n cheese amazing - but even better with smoky sausages and all that delicious Creole spice!

      Reply
    12. Serena Bakes Simply From Scratch

      February 11, 2016 at 3:05 pm

      Mmm.. I need to find some Crawfish! This looks AMAZING!!

      Reply
    13. Bobbi | Bobbi's Kozy Kitchen

      February 13, 2016 at 8:46 am

      Yes! I have wanted to make lobster mac and cheese for a long time, but now that I made this I think this is better 🙂

      Reply
    14. Bobbi | Bobbi's Kozy Kitchen

      February 13, 2016 at 8:48 am

      Thanks Serena! I'll bet you could find some in Seattle, but if not they have them frozen on Amazon. I linked to them in the recipe 🙂

      Reply
    15. Anonymous

      August 07, 2020 at 5:56 pm

      Mine turned out not as creamy as the photo. :- I used crab meat instead.

      Reply

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