Dirty Cajun Pasta Recipe

Name: Dirty Cajun Pasta
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 55 min
Total time: 75 min
Yield: Serves 1 or more
Ingredients: 1 pound rotini pasta; 1 medium onion; 1 green bell pepper; 2 celery stalks; 4 cloves garlic; 1 pound ground beef; 8 ounces smoked andouille sausage; 1/2 pound chicken livers; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon black pepper; 2 chicken bouillon cubes; 2 teaspoons Cajun seasoning; 1 teaspoon paprika; 1 tablespoon hot pepper sauce; 2 tablespoons soy sauce; 28 ounces crushed tomatoes; 1/2 cup dry white wine; 1 cup heavy cream or half-and-half; freshly grated Parmesan cheese for garnish; 1/2 cup hot water

Ditch the ordinary and dive into this Dirty Cajun Pasta! A flavor explosion of creamy Cajun spices, savory chicken livers, andouille sausage, and tender beef, all tossed with perfectly cooked rotini. If you loved creamy Cajun chicken pasta, prepare for a taste sensation that's even bolder and more unforgettable. Get ready for a messy, delicious adventure!

Prep Time 20 mins

Cook Time 55 mins

Calories 600.6 kcal

Protein 64g

Rating 5.0 (1 Reviews)

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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Dirty Cajun Pasta

1 pound rotini pasta
1 medium onion
1 green bell pepper
2 celery stalks
4 cloves garlic
1 pound ground beef
8 ounces smoked andouille sausage
1/2 pound chicken livers
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
2 chicken bouillon cubes
2 teaspoons Cajun seasoning
1 teaspoon paprika
1 tablespoon hot pepper sauce
2 tablespoons soy sauce
28 ounces crushed tomatoes
1/2 cup dry white wine
1 cup heavy cream or half-and-half
freshly grated Parmesan cheese for garnish
1/2 cup hot water

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How to Make Dirty Cajun Pasta

Cook 1 pound of rotini pasta according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
While pasta cooks, prepare the chicken livers: In a small skillet, saute 1/2 pound chicken livers in 1 tablespoon olive oil until cooked through (about 5-7 minutes). Let cool slightly, then finely mince.
In a large skillet or Dutch oven, brown 1 pound ground beef, 8 ounces smoked andouille sausage (sliced), 1 medium onion (chopped), 2 celery stalks (chopped), 1 green bell pepper (chopped), and 4 cloves garlic (minced) over medium-high heat. Cook until nicely browned, about 8-10 minutes, breaking up the beef as it cooks.
Stir in 2 teaspoons Cajun seasoning, 1 teaspoon paprika, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper.
Add the minced chicken livers to the skillet. Pour in 1/2 cup dry white wine and cook until almost evaporated, about 2 minutes.
Stir in 28 ounces (one 28-ounce can) crushed tomatoes, 2 chicken bouillon cubes dissolved in 1/2 cup hot water, 1 tablespoon hot pepper sauce (like Tabasco), and 2 tablespoons soy sauce.
Reduce heat to low. Stir in 1 cup heavy cream or half-and-half. Let simmer until the sauce slightly thickens, about 5 minutes.
Add the cooked rotini to the skillet and toss gently to coat with the sauce.
Serve immediately, garnished with freshly grated Parmesan cheese.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

60 g

Sugar

29g

Fat

42g

Carbs

19g

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