Wayde's Cajun Jambalaya Pasta Recipe

Name: Wayde's Cajun Jambalaya Pasta
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 ½ cups butter; 3 medium onions, chopped; 4 celery ribs, diced; 2 bell peppers, diced; ½ cup all-purpose flour; ½ cup fresh parsley, chopped; 2 lbs large shrimp, peeled & deveined no tails; 1 lb crawfish tail, peeled; ½ cup dry white wine (Yellowtail Chardonnay); 1 pint half-and-half cream; 1 lb Velveeta cheese; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 tablespoon cayenne pepper (ground); 3 garlic cloves, minced; 1 tablespoon Emeril's Original Essence; 1 lb bow tie pasta; ½ cup parmesan cheese or ½ cup romano cheese

Servings: persons

1 ½ cups butter
3 medium onions, chopped
4 celery ribs, diced
2 bell peppers, diced
½ cup all-purpose flour
½ cup fresh parsley, chopped
2 lbs large shrimp, peeled & deveined no tails
1 lb crawfish tail, peeled
½ cup dry white wine (Yellowtail Chardonnay)
1 pint half-and-half cream
1 lb Velveeta cheese
1 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon cayenne pepper (ground)
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon Emeril's Original Essence
1 lb bow tie pasta
½ cup parmesan cheese or ½ cup romano cheese

1
In a large (7.5 quart) Dutch oven over medium heat with 1/2 cup flour and 1/2 cup butter make a medium brown roux.
2
Add onions celery and bell pepper.
3
Cook 10 minutes stirring often.
4
Season with salt and cayenne pepper.
5
Add other 2 sticks of butter, cook about 5 minutes stirring often.
6
Add parsley , shrimp and crawfish and cook 15-20 minutes stirring frequently until shrimp and crawfish are close to done.
7
Add half-and-half, wine cheese and garlic Bring to a simmer and cook another 15 minutes.
8
In a separate pot cook noodles until al dente.
9
Combine both mixtures, in casserole dishes or in dutch oven.
10
Top with parmesan and Emeril's Essence bake for 20-25 minutes.
11
Serve with French Bread.

2085

kcal

Calories

122

Fat

137

Carbs

113

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 ½ cups butter, 3 medium onions, chopped, 4 celery ribs, diced, 2 bell peppers, diced, and more.

Yes, Wayde's Cajun Jambalaya Pasta falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Wayde's Cajun Jambalaya Pasta

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Variations & substitutions

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