Jenn's Jambalaya Bake

Ingredients

• 1 (8 ounce) box zatarain's jambalaya mix
• 1 lb andouille sausage, cooked & sliced
• 8 ounces orecchiette or other shell pasta, cooked
• 1 lb sharp cheddar cheese, shredded and divided
• cajun seasoning

Directions

1. 1

   Cook Andouille sausage, slice it to about 1/4" thickness.

2. 2

   Cook pasta, and drain.

3. 3

   Make Jambalaya mix according to instructions on their box adding the Andouille when it says to.

4. 4

   While the Jambalaya mix is cooking add as much or as little cajun seasoning as you please.

5. 5

   Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

6. 6

   When the Jambalaya mix is done take a big bowl and stir togethether the pasta and the Jambalaya mix.

7. 7

   Take 8 oz. of the cheddar cheese and add it to the mix stirring well.

8. 8

   Optional: Add more cajun seasoning if you choose to.

9. 9

   Spoon mixture into lightly sprayed casserole dish, making it level once in the casserole.

10. 10

    Take the remainder of the cheese and sprinkle over the top.

11. 11

    Put in preheated oven for 30 minutes uncovered.

12. 12

    After cooking, remove and let cool for 5-10 minutes.