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Creamy Jambalaya Pasta made with Dollar Tree Ingredients

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By Rosie Published: January 11, 2017 Updated: September 8, 2024
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Savory and Creamy Jambalaya Pasta fills a glass baking dish set on a red and white checkered tablecloth. This recipe is made with Dollar Store ingredients for a budget-friendly meal.
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  1. How to Make Creamy Jambalaya Pasta
  2. Creamy Jambalaya Pasta Made with Dollar Tree Ingredients

Introducing My Dollar Tree Gourmet Series! Starting Off with Creamy Jambalaya Pasta!

As many of you know, I am a bargain queen. I love saving money on my groceries, whenever possible. Lately, I’ve been buying a lot of my basic groceries from the Dollar Tree, and I’ve been saving a ton by doing so. Depending on which location and what time I go to the Dollar Tree, I’m able to buy a ton of goodies. I buy everything from:

  • Frozen fruit & veggies
  • Can soups
  • Breakfast Sausage
  • Smoked Sausage
  • Frozen Meals
  • Dry Beans
  • Pasta
  • Pasta Sauces
  • Rice
  • Juice
  • and the list goes on!

My husband and I thought that it would be a cool idea to start sharing some of the recipes that I’ve been creating using my Dollar Tree food. Believe it or not, I have come up with so many different recipes, that I just decided to make a series out of it. By starting this series, I’m hoping to help y’all save money on your grocery bill. So, let’s get to the cooking…and savings!!

How to Make Creamy Jambalaya Pasta

Savory sausage and tender pasta in a creamy sauce fill a glass baking dish. Using ingredients from the Dollar Tree, this Creamy Jambalaya Pasta is easy on the wallet.

This delicious pasta is made in under 30 minutes. It can be made for dinner (serve it with some Dollar Tree French Toast and broccoli!), or you can make it for a potluck.

If you enjoyed my Creamy Jambalaya Pasta, check out some of my other recipes!

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Creamy Jambalaya Pasta made with Dollar Tree Ingredients

Creamy Jambalaya Pasta Made with Dollar Tree Ingredients

This delicious and budget-friendly dish comes together in just under 30 minutes! Perfect for a fast weeknight dinner or a potluck with friends and family.
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Course Main Course
Cuisine Cajun, Southern
Keyword budget-friendly, jambalaya, Jambalaya Pasta
Prep Time 5 minutes minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes minutes
Total Time 30 minutes minutes
Servings 8 servings

Ingredients

  • 3 cups penne pasta
  • 11.8 oz Alfredo Sauce
  • 1 cup frozen pepper stir fry diced or left as is
  • 7 oz smoked sausage sliced
  • 10 oz can of Rotel or diced tomatoes
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
  • 1 tsp parsley flakes optional

Instructions

  • Boil the pasta until it’s nice and al dente, then drain.
  • Place the pasta back into the pot, then toss in the peppers & onions, and sausage.
  • Pour in the alfredo sauce, then sprinkle in the seasonings.
  • Stir the ingredients, then let cook for 10 minutes over medium heat.
  • Sprinkle the parsley flakes on top.
  • Serve & enjoy!

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  1. Denise says

    January 11, 2017 at 1:59 pm

    Thanks for this new series, Rosie. Looking forward to more Dollar Tree Gourmet recipes.

    Reply
    • Rosie says

      January 11, 2017 at 8:32 pm

      Thank you for checking it out!

      Reply
    • greg says

      February 19, 2017 at 1:43 pm

      5 stars
      I made this recipe today. It was very good but I did some things a little different. In a skillet I added a little bit of olive oil and added my cut up sausage, some 150 count shrimp(didn’t get it from the dollar tree) and sautéed them. Then added my veggies. Everything else I followed the recipe and added some cajun seasoning. It was a good tasty dish and cheap. I’m sure following it exactly is very good and tasty too. Thanks for the recipes. I will be trying more of your recipes in the near future.

      Reply
  2. Tammy says

    January 11, 2017 at 2:44 pm

    Going to try this as soon as possible it looks delicious…..keep up the good work it’s getting hard to find new and delicious ideas for dinner thats affordable

    Reply
    • Rosie says

      January 11, 2017 at 8:34 pm

      Hi Tammy! I have a ton more coming so stay tuned!

      Reply
  3. Mary says

    January 11, 2017 at 7:51 pm

    Anytime you can save money and have a delicious meal it’s a winner! Pinned. Thanks for sharing. Looking forward to more Dollar Tree meals! XO

    Reply
    • Rosie says

      January 11, 2017 at 8:36 pm

      I totally agree Mary! I’m all about saving, AND eating good! LOL

      Reply
  4. Sunshina says

    January 12, 2017 at 7:10 am

    5 stars
    Hey Rosie! I think this series is an awesome idea will be trying this very soon.. how about a desert from dollar tree ingredients? maybe even a banana bread?? thanks again

    Reply
    • Rosie says

      January 12, 2017 at 2:56 pm

      Yes, I will be sharing a dessert next week 🙂

      Reply
  5. Cintia says

    January 12, 2017 at 8:29 am

    Thank you for these series so handy! I have tried your peach cobbler bread pudding it is to die for! I have also made tbe Louie pasta my daughters request it often! I will be trying this recipe as well.. Am also working on trying your pot roast (like you mom’s pot roast) but I can’t find some of d herbs? What can I substitute with?

    Reply
    • Rosie says

      January 12, 2017 at 2:57 pm

      You can use dry herbs. They will be at your local grocery store.

      Reply
  6. Val says

    January 13, 2017 at 6:57 pm

    5 stars
    Hi. I just have to tell you that I made this recipe today and it is delicious. In the interest of full disclosure, though, I have to reveal that I made my own alfredo sauce and used that as the base of the recipe. Also, I pan fried the sausage to give additional texture. But, those are the only areas I deviated. The dish is delicious. Thank you soooo much for this recipe idea. Please keep them coming.

    Reply
    • Rosie says

      January 13, 2017 at 9:13 pm

      Thanks for trying it out!

      Reply
    • TT says

      January 23, 2017 at 2:25 pm

      5 stars
      Hi Val & Rosie. I did the same thing. I made my own Alfredo sauce. I also substituted cajun seasoning for the salt. I added in some roasted chicken that I had in the refrigerator. This meal was so tasty and my husband loved it. Thank you for your great recipes!

      Reply
      • Rosie says

        January 23, 2017 at 9:05 pm

        XOXO

        Reply
  7. Jackie says

    January 15, 2017 at 2:32 pm

    5 stars
    Wonderful dish! I’m going to share it with other single moms who are trying to feed their loved ones on a budget. Can’t wait for the next dish in your series! Thank you Rosie.

    Reply
    • Rosie says

      January 15, 2017 at 5:37 pm

      Hi Jackie! Glad that you liked it. I will be uploaded Dollar Tree Gourmet, every Wednesday!

      Reply
  8. Mickiala says

    January 21, 2017 at 7:53 am

    4 stars
    Hi rosie i just wanted to think you for these series of dishes i was hoping you could do a crockpot meal with dollar tree ingredients.

    Reply
    • Rosie says

      January 21, 2017 at 9:54 am

      Absolutely. Stay tuned! XOXO

      Reply
  9. Jean says

    February 2, 2017 at 5:55 am

    Wow! Just stumbled on your website! Yes, I do buy from dollar tree frozen foods. I don’t mind at all! Thanks so much for the recipes, they look scrumptious!! Will try all of ’em!

    Reply
    • Rosie says

      February 2, 2017 at 8:22 am

      Glad that you found my blog ! 🙂

      Reply
  10. jill bryant says

    March 7, 2017 at 7:14 am

    5 stars
    I was very skeptical to try this recipe. But I was wrong. I made some for dinner. It was very good. I look forward to many more Dollar Tree recipes.

    Reply
  11. Theresa says

    March 9, 2017 at 3:46 pm

    I have made this twice and it has been a big hit both times. Thank you for creating and sharing.

    Reply
  12. Lady says

    August 23, 2017 at 6:26 pm

    Hey Rosie I made a mistake and purchased garlic Parmesan sauce. Will it still work with the dish?

    Reply
    • Rosie says

      August 23, 2017 at 9:48 pm

      Hi there! Absolutely!

      Reply
  13. Elaine says

    May 28, 2019 at 1:39 pm

    Looks very good . I will have to try this recipe
    . I have tried the turkey wings last week. OMG they were the bomb.

    Reply

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