Melville Fired Dept Pastalya

Hello ! Road trip friends . Today’s post I am home for the weekend –Melville,la.

We had a busy weekend in Melville with community events . We started Saturday with a Fall parade and town festival. And Sunday with the Melville Volunteer Fires department fundraiser. On the menu cooked by the Fire Chief Cole – Pastalya lunch. Yum !

louisiana Pastalya recipe

• 2-3 Tablespoons Cooking Oil
• boneless chicken thighs
• 1 package Hillshire Smoked Sausage, sliced
• 1/2 cup red bell pepper, chopped
• 1/3 cup red onion, chopped
• 4 cups chicken broth
• 2 cups water
• 1 teaspoon Creole seasoning
• 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1 teaspoon minced garlic
• 1 10 ounce can Rotel
• 1 lb of pasta ( Penna or spaghetti)
• One bunch of chopped green onions

1. Heat oil over medium heat in a large pot.
2. Add sausages, chicken, red pepper, and red onion to the pot. Cook until the sausage & chicken starts to brown and the vegetables soften.
3. Add chicken broth, water, creole seasoning, paprika, garlic, and rotel.
4. Mix and bring to a boil.
5. Add pasta and cover until pasta is cooked through.
6. Top with chopped green onions

Just like jambalaya with rice the meat can be changed out for whats available : like pork or shrimp. Lisa

Pick Up table is open ! Grab your lunch and shop local crafts to support the local fire department . Enjoy – Lisa