Creole Chicken and Sausage Sauce for Pastalaya State(Louisiana) Child Nutrition Agency Developed Recipe for Schools

Age Group: Ages 6-18
Serving Size: 50-100
It's like jambalaya but made with pasta instead! This dish combines Creole tomatoes and local sausage. Creole tomatoes get their name from being farmed on the soil of the East Bank of the Mississippi River.
NSLP/SBP CREDITING INFORMATION:
½ cup (No. 8 scoop) provides 2 oz eq meat/meat alternate, ½ cup red/orange vegetable, and ⅛ cup additional vegetable.
Recipe Project Name: Fiscal Year 2021 Cohort B Team Nutrition Training Grant for School Meal Recipe Development Louisiana Department of Education, Archdiocese of New Orleans
*This recipe was developed and standardized by a State Child Nutrition Agency. USDA has not tested this recipe.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes

Instructions
 

  • Thaw chicken in the refrigerator.
    Critical Control Point: Hold at 41 °F or below.
  • Cut sausage link in half, then cut into ½-inch thick half-moons. Set aside.
  • Preheat tilt skillet/braiser or kettle over medium heat.
  • Add oil and when shimmering, add the diced onions, celery, and bell pepper. Sauté vegetables, stirring frequently until translucent and tender. Do not brown.
  • Add tomato paste. Cook, stirring constantly over medium heat for 3 minutes.
  • Add water and whisk to blend with paste.
  • Add chicken, sausage, diced tomatoes, basil, Creole seasoning, garlic, parsley, oregano, salt, and pepper. Allow to simmer, uncovered, for 45 minutes to one hour until thickened and slightly reduced.
    Critical Control Point: Heat to 135 °F or higher. Hold for hot service at 135 °F or higher.
  • Serve ½ cup using a No. 8 scoop.

Nutrition INFORMATION

Creole Chicken and Sausage Sauce for Pastalaya State(Louisiana) Child Nutrition Agency Developed Recipe for Schools
Amount Per Serving
 
0 ½ cup (No. 8 scoop)
Calories
160
Total Fat
 
6.55
g
10
%
Saturated Fat
 
1.43
g
9
%
Cholesterol
 
49
mg
16
%
Sodium
 
303
mg
13
%
Total Carbohydrate
 
9.6
g
3
%
Dietary Fiber
 
1.68
g
7
%
Total Sugars
 
5.3
g
6
%
Added Sugars included
 
10000
g
Protein
 
14.96
g
30
%
Vitamin A
 
699
mcg RAE
Vitamin C
 
17.9
mg
22
%
Vitamin D
 
10000
IU
66667
%
Calcium
 
16.88
mg
2
%
Iron
 
1.6
mg
9
%
Potassium
 
10000
mg
286
%
N/A=data not available
*Marketing Guide
50 Servings:
Onions, mature, fresh, all sizes, whole:
1 lb 4 oz
Celery, fresh, trimmed: 10 oz
Peppers, bell, fresh, green, medium or large, whole: 10 oz
Tomatoes, fresh, whole, all sizes:
4 lb 10 oz
100 Servings:
Onions, mature, fresh, all sizes, whole:
2 lb 8 oz
Celery, fresh, trimmed: 1 lb 4 oz
Peppers, bell, fresh, green, medium or large, whole: 1 lb 4 oz
Tomatoes, fresh, whole, all sizes:
9 lb 4 oz

Notes

*See Marketing Guide for purchasing information on foods that will change during preparation or when a variation of the ingredients is available.
Serve the Creole Chicken and Sausage Sauce for Pastalaya over pasta
The food safety temperatures are based on the FDA Food Code. Some information included in this guide may be different in your state. Always check with your local regulatory authority (health department) or sponsoring organization (sponsor) for guidance on current food safety requirements in your operation.
Cooking Process #2: Same Day Service

Creole Seasoning Blend

Makes about 12 oz (2 ½ cups 2 Tbsp)
Garlic, granulated ½ cup
Paprika ½ cup
Smoked Paprika ½ cup
Chili Powder ¼ cup
Black Pepper, ground ¼ cup
Cayenne Pepper 2 Tbsp 2 tsp
Onion Powder 2 Tbsp
Celery Salt 1 Tbsp 1 tsp
Dry Mustard 1 Tbsp 1 tsp
Thyme Leaves, dried 1 Tbsp 1 tsp
Oregano Leaves, dried 1 Tbsp
Critical Control Point: No bare hand contact with ready to eat food.
  1. Whisk all ingredients together in a large bowl.
  2. Transfer to a plastic seasoning container and store in a cool, dry location until ready to use.
Note: Be sure to use granulated garlic, not garlic powder, to make sure product will sprinkle freely.
Yield / Volume
50 Servings:
About 2 gal 1 qt 2 cups
About 19 lb 14 oz
100 Servings:
About 4 gal 1 qt 2 cups
About 39 lb 12 oz