Cajun Jambalaya Pasta

Ingredients

• 200 g penne pasta
• 120 g andouille sausage, sliced
• 150 g large shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 1 red bell pepper, diced
• 1 green bell pepper, diced
• 1/2 onion, diced
• 1 cup canned diced tomatoes
• 1 cup chicken broth
• 2 tsp Cajun seasoning
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• to taste salt(optional)
• to taste black pepper(optional)

Instructions

1. 1

   Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat; add the sliced sausage and cook 3‑4 minutes until browned, then remove and set aside.

2. 2

   In the same skillet, add onion, red and green bell peppers; sauté 5 minutes until softened.

3. 3

   Stir in Cajun seasoning, then add the diced tomatoes and chicken broth; bring to a simmer.

4. 4

   Add the uncooked penne pasta, cover, and cook 12‑15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until pasta is al dente and most liquid is absorbed.

5. 5

   Return the sausage to the pan, add the shrimp, and cook 3‑4 minutes until shrimp turn pink and are cooked through.

6. 6

   Season with salt and black pepper to taste, then serve hot.