One Pot Shrimp Gumbo Pasta
A Cajun-inspired one-pot pasta combining Gulf shrimp, andouille sausage, and vegetables in a tomato and chicken broth base. Penne pasta cooks directly in the aromatic broth infused with Cajun seasoning and fresh thyme, creating a complete meal with minimal cleanup.
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 yellow onion, chopped
- 2 stalk celery, chopped
- 1 red bell pepper, chopped
- 1 green bell pepper, chopped
- 4 clove garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 2 teaspoon fresh thyme, chopped
- 4 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 28-ounce can diced tomatoes, no salt added, drained
- 1 pound raw shrimp, peeled and deveinedchicken breast1:1poultry swapshellfish-free
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- 1 8-ounce package penne pasta, Ancient Harvest
- ½ cup fresh flat leaf parsley, chopped
Instructions
- 1
Heat oil to medium in a large stock pot or saucepan.
- 2
Add onion and celery, saute 8 minutes.
- 3
Add bell peppers and garlic, saute 8 minutes.
- 4
Add Cajun seasoning, salt, and thyme, saute 3 minutes.
- 5
Add chicken broth and diced tomatoes, bring to a full boil.
- 6
Reduce heat slightly and maintain a controlled boil for 15 minutes.
- 7
Add pasta and stir to submerge, then add sausage and shrimp, pressing down any pasta above the liquid.
- 8
Reduce heat to low, cover, and cook 6 to 8 minutes until pasta reaches desired doneness.
- 9
Stir in fresh parsley and serve.
Tips
Ensure pasta is submerged under liquid to cook evenly and prevent sticking.
Watch cooking time closely to avoid overcooking pasta in the final stage.
Use salt-free Cajun seasoning to control sodium content throughout the dish.
Good to Know
Refrigerate in an airtight container up to 3 days. Pasta may soften upon storage.
Prepare chopped vegetables up to 1 day in advance. Do not cook the full recipe ahead; best served fresh.
Ladle into bowls with extra fresh parsley. Serve with crusty bread and a side salad.
Common Mistakes
Do not skip submerging pasta to avoid uneven cooking and sticking to the pot bottom.
Do not overcook pasta in the final 6-8 minutes to avoid mushy texture.
Do not skip the controlled boil before adding pasta to avoid undercooked shrimp.
Substitutions
Vegan Options
General Alternatives
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