On Sunday, I wanted to try something new, and I've been craving pasta in different shapes and sizes everyday for a while, so I came up with my own recipe after browsing through pasta books. I had no set ingredients or herbs/spices to make this dish, so put this and that going with the flow. =) I guess you can say it's similar to Jambalaya, but made with a different sauce. I hope you like it.
(I really should stop the habit of taking pictures with my iphone. Sorry guys~.)
Makes: 4 to 6 servings
Ingredients:
300 grams orzo pasta, uncooked
2 tbsps grapeseed oil (or olive oil)
2 links italian sausage, removed from casing and crumbled
1 chicken breast, chopped into small cubes
100 grams shrimps, peeled and deveined
1 tbsp garlic, minced
1/4 cup onions, chopped
1/4 cup red pepper, chopped
1/4 cup green pepper, chopped
1 jar Victoria marinara sauce
4 tbsps cajun seasoning
2 tbsps oregano
1 tbsp basil
1/2 cup heavy cream
to taste salt & pepper
Directions:
1. Bring a medium pot of salted water to a boil over high heat. Add the pasta and cook until tender but firm to the bite, about 8 to 10 minutes.
2. Meanwhile, in a large heavy skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add the italian sausage and cook until no longer pink, 4-5 minutes. Set aside on a small bowl.
3. Add the chicken breast until no longer pink and cooked through, 5-6 minutes. Set aside on a small bowl.
4. Add the vegetables, garlic, and salt & pepper, and cook until tender.
5. Stir in the reserved sausage and chicken.
6. Add the marinara sauce and cook stirring until thickened, about 2 minutes.
7. Add the shrimps and cook until turns pink, 3-4 minutes.
8. Add cajun seasoning and oregano, and cook for another minute.
9. Stir in the heavy cream and cook until thickened, about 2 minutes.
10. Stir in the basil and remove from heat.
11. Toss the sauce with the pasta to coat evenly, and transfer to a pasta bowl for serving.
12. Serve immediately.
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