Rachael Ray: Jake Smollett New Orleans Gumbo Pasta Recipe

Rachael Ray: Jake Smollett’s New Orleans Gumbo Pasta

Jake Smollett joined Rachael Ray to bring some heat to the kitchen, in more ways than one! Not only did he share a flavorful recipe for New Orleans Gumbo Pasta, but his smoking hot good looks had all the women going crazy! It was just his second time making an appearance on the show, but he was a natural working beside the famous brunette. He and Rachael both pointed out how “sensual and sexy” this recipe is! As Rachael said, the true way to win someone’s heart is to show off a bit in the kitchen and make them a delicious dish like this one.

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Rachael Ray: Jake Smollett New Orleans Gumbo Pasta Recipe Ingredients

• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1/3 C finely chopped onion
• 1/3 C red bell pepper – finely chopped
• 1/4 C chopped celery – minced
• 1 2/3 C chicken stock
• 1 tsp basil flakes
• 1/2 tsp granulated onion
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/2 C Parmesan cheese – to top
• 1 lb penne pasta
• 10 cloves garlic – minced
• 1/3 C green bell pepper – finely chopped
• 1/3 C yellow bell pepper – finely chopped
• 2 hot Italian turkey sausages – removed from casing
• 1 tsp pure ground gumbo file
• 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
• 1/2 tsp granulated garlic
• 1/2 lb shrimp – peeled, deveined, cut in half
• handful chopped parsley – to top

Jake Smollett: Rachael Ray New Orleans Gumbo Pasta Recipe Directions

1. Bring a large pot of water to a boil for the penne
2. Let the pasta cook for about 7-8 minutes, then drain and set aside
3. In the same pot used to cook the pasta, heat olive oil over high heat and add the vegetables and garlic
4. Saute for about 8-10 minutes, until soft
5. Add the turkey sausage and brown
6. Once the sausage is cooked, pour in the chicken stock, then add the gumbo file, cayenne pepper, basil flakes, granulated garlic and onion, and salt
7. Let the mixture simmer and thicken for approximately 7-8 minutes, then add the shrimp
8. When the shrimp is cooked through, add the cooked pasta and toss
9. Serve with freshly chopped parsley and grated Parmesan cheese