This yummy Voodoo Linguine was submitted into our Slap Ya Mama Virtual Cook-off by Mrs.Morris Cooks! She was inspired to bring the Louisiana taste to the midwest with this dish. Give it a try you won't regret it!
Heat olive oil in a cast-iron skillet. Pat chicken thighs dry with a paper towel and season generously with Slap Ya Mama - Original Blend Cajun Seasoning. Heat skillet on medium-high heat. Add to the heated skillet, skin side down.
Brown chicken until skin is crispy and golden, turn chicken to skin side up, transfer pan to the preheated oven, and roast for 20 minutes.
When the chicken has roasted for 20 minutes, turn off the oven and leave to stay warm until the noodles are done.
Sauce
In a large non-stick skillet, heat butter and add your celery, onion, and bell pepper. Sautee until soft and a little browned along the edge.
Deglaze with the white wine! (Pour the wine into the pan and stir well, scraping up any browned bits of veg).
Add all of the remaining ingredients- fire-roasted green chiles, petite diced tomatoes, Worcestershire sauce, lemon zest, lemon juice, bay leaves, jalapeno and thyme.
Bring the skillet to a boil, then reduce heat to medium/low and simmer while you cook the linguine.
Linguine
Drizzle some oil in a large pot of boiling salted water, add 1 tablespoon of salt and the linguine, and cook for 7 to 10 minutes, or according to the directions on the package.
Serve cooked noodles with the chunky sauce from your non-stick skillet and your roasted chicken. Top with Parmesan and Slap Ya Mama-Pepper Sauce!
Crawfish, macaroni, and six different types of cheeses are baked together in this irresistible family favorite. For more yummy recipes like this check out our cookbook Growing Up Cajun.
Servings 15
Ingredients
1(16-ounce) package elbow macaroni, cooked according to package directions
Preheat oven to 350°. Spray 15 (1-cup) gratin dishes with cooking spray.
In a large bowl, stir together cooked pasta and butter until melted. Add crawfish, pimentos, cheeses, milk, eggs, Slap Ya Mama Original Blend Cajun Seasoning, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, cayenne, and Slap Ya Mama Hot Cajun Seasoning. Divide macaroni mixture among prepared dishes, and smooth tops with a spoon.
Bake for 10 minutes. Top each portion with crushed crackers, and bake till edges are bubbly, about 5 minutes more. Serve immediately.
Notes
Note: if you don't have individual dishes, bake this cheesy crowd-pleaser in a 4-quart baking dish.Cooking Tip From Mama Jen: When boiling pasta, you can check it's done by throwing a noodle at a refrigerator. if it sticks, it is done. Slap Ya Mama Original Blend Cajun SeasoningSlap Ya Mama Hot Cajun Seasoning
In a large saucepan over medium heat, add butter and onions; sauté until translucent. Increase heat to medium-high, add ground meat and sauté, making sure to cook meat until it is no longer pink. In the same saucepan, add jalapeños, basil, Slap Ya Mama Original Blend Seasoning, tomatoes and tomato sauce. Mix well and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes while stirring occasionally.
Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
While sauce is simmering, boil pasta according to package instructions but only cook pasta until it’s al dente*. Drain and set aside.
Once sauce has finished simmering, remove from heat and stir in pesto. Add pasta shells to sauce and mix gently until sauce and pasta are well mixed.
In a 2.5 quart, oven-safe dish, add half of pasta and sauce to the bottom of the dish. Layer half of the mozzarella and Parmesan cheese, followed by the remaining pasta and sauce. Top with the remaining mozzarella and Parmesan cheese.
Bake at 400 degrees F for 15 minutes or until cheese is bubbly and golden. Top with fresh basil leaves and more Parmesan, serve and enjoy!
Season chicken breast evenly on both sides with Slap Ya Mama Original Blend Seasoning, thyme, oregano and basil; set aside.
In a large skillet with a lid, heat olive oil over high heat. Once oil is hot, reduce heat to medium, add chicken and cook until chicken is fully cooked through. Set chicken aside and keep warm (wrap in foil).
While chicken is cooking, bring a large pot of water to a boil and cook pasta according to directions on package. Drain and set aside.
In the same skillet over medium heat, add tomatoes, garlic and crushed red pepper, mix well. Add spinach and cover, trying to keep spinach on top of the tomatoes, stir occasionally. Cook for about 8 minutes or until spinach has wilted. Add half of the chicken (chopped into chunks) and half of the bacon. Mix well.
Add half & half to skillet, increase heat to medium high heat and bring to a boil. Once boiling, reduce to medium low heat and add in shredded Parmesan cheese. Stir constantly until cheese melts and the sauce becomes creamy; about 2 minutes. Add penne pasta, bacon and Slap Ya Mama Hot Blend Seasoning; mix well and remove from heat.
Chop the remaining chicken into chucky pieces and top pasta with chicken. Serve, sprinkle Parmesan cheese if desired and enjoy.
stick butter, used to coat bottom and sides of baking dish
Directions:
Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add ziti pasta and cook until al dente (firm to the bite), about 8 minutes. Drain and set aside.
In a large skillet over medium heat, brown ground meat. Add in Slap Ya Mama Original Blend Seasoning, onions, bell pepper, green onions and garlic. Sauté until onions are clear. Stir in tomatoes, basil, oregano and sugar. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and let simmer for 15 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside.
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Butter bottom and sides of a 9×13 inch baking dish. Layer as follows: ½ of the ziti pasta, provolone cheese, sour cream, ½ tomato sauce mixture, remaining ziti, mozzarella cheese and remaining sauce mixture. Top with Parmesan cheese and Slap Ya Mama Hot Blend Seasoning.
Slap Ya Mama Pastalaya is a unique take on the traditional Cajun Jambalaya. With smoked sausage, spicy chicken, fresh shrimp and pasta instead of rice, this dish will most definitely become a household favorite.
12oz large fresh shrimp (26-35 ct), peeled & deveined
¼ cup parsley, chopped
8oz penne pasta, cooked to package directions
Directions:
Season cubed chicken breast pieces with 1 ½ tsp of Slap Ya Mama Original Blend Seasoning. In a large skillet over medium-high heat, add olive oil and chicken. Cook chicken until all sides are browned. Add onions to skillet, cook until they start to soften then add bell peppers, and sausage. Sautee for 5 minutes then add diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, chicken broth, oregano, basil, thyme and the remainder of Slap Ya Mama Original Blend Seasoning (1 ½ tsp). Bring to a light boil, reduce heat to medium-low and let simmer for 20 minutes. With 4 minutes left to cook, stir in shrimp and parsley. Serve over a bed of penne pasta and enjoy.
It’s Cajun cooking time! Slap Ya Mama’s new recipe is Spicy Cajun Shrimp & Pasta. Delicious Cajun pasta complete with assorted toppings and our white pepper blend seasoning. Mix things up with Louisiana flavors on us!
In a large sauté pan over medium heat, add olive oil, onions, garlic, green onions, jalapeno and ½ tsp of Slap Ya Mama White Pepper Blend Seasoning. Cook until the garlic is slightly golden brown and onions are translucent, about 3 to 4 minutes. Add tomatoes and cook until tomatoes are softened, about 2 minutes. Reduce heat to medium low; add tomato sauce, lemon juice, ½ tsp white sugar and ½ tsp of Slap Ya Mama White Pepper Blend Seasoning. Bring to a light simmer and let simmer for 2 to 3 minutes. Season shrimp with the remaining Slap Ya Mama White Pepper Blend Seasoning and place in the sauce. Cook each side of shrimp for 2 to 3 minutes. Remove pan from heat to prevent shrimp from continuing to cook. Serve over a bed of pasta and enjoy!
Nothing says Mama’s cooking like Spaghetti & Meatballs. Slap Ya Mama’s Spaghetti & Meatballs recipe is sure to give you that familiar sensation of Mama’s cooking. Complete with beef, pork, and seasoned meatballs with our special original blend and hot pepper sauce. Whip up some today!
1 ½ - 2 pounds spaghetti pasta, cooked to package directions
Directions
Meatballs:
In a large bowl, combine meat, garlic, breadcrumbs, Parmesan, eggs, parsley, Slap Ya Mama Original Blend and Slap Ya Mama Pepper Sauce. Combine lightly with a fork. Using your hands, lightly form approximately 16 meatballs; about 2” in size each. Place formed meatballs on a cookie sheet and place in freezer for 7 to 10 minutes to help them become firm.
In a large 12” skillet or pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Reduce heat to medium-low, very carefully place 5 to 7 meatballs in oil. Brown meatballs on all sides, turning with a fork or spatula; approximately 10 minutes per batch. Removed and drain on a paper towel covered plate and set aside. Discard the oil in the skillet but do not clean the skillet.
Sauce:
In the same skillet, add onions and garlic and sauté until translucent. Add in crushed tomatoes, tomato sauce, wine or water, parsley, sugar and Slap Ya Mama Original Blend Seasoning. Mix well and cook over medium heat for 15 minutes. Gently stir in meatballs, careful not to break up meatballs. Reduce heat to a simmer, cover and cook over medium heat for 30 minutes. Gently stir a couple of times during simmer.
Serve over spaghetti and top with Parmesan and basil. Enjoy!
