Classic Paella Casserole

This Classic Paella Casserole has all the lovely flavors of the Spanish rice dish in an impressive-looking meal that takes less than an hour to make.

Classic Paella Casserole

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Servings: 6
Prep Time: 15
Cook Time: 30
NoYolks Wavy Noodle

Ingredients

  • 12 oz No Yolks® Broad
  • ¼ cup olive oil
  • 8 oz cured chorizo sausage, diced
  • 1 onion, diced
  • 1 red pepper, diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • ½ tsp saffron threads
  • ¼ cup tomato paste
  • ¼ tsp each salt and pepper
  • ½ cup dry white wine
  • 2 cups sodium-reduced chicken broth
  • 1 lb peeled, deveined shrimp, tail removed (21 to 25 count)
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • ½ cup frozen peas
  • ⅓ cup Parmesan cheese, grated
  • 2 Tbsp fresh parsley, finely chopped
  • Lemon wedges, for serving

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 400˚F. Cook pasta according to package directions.
  2. Heat oil in large skillet set over medium heat; cook sausage, onion, red pepper and garlic for about 5 minutes or until sausage starts to brown and vegetables are slightly softened. Stir in paprika and saffron; cook for 1 minute. Stir in tomato paste, cook for 1 minute. Season with salt and pepper.
  3. Stir in wine; bring to boil. Stir in broth and return to boil; cook for about 5 minutes or until sauce is slightly thickened.
  4. Fold in pasta, shrimp, tomatoes and peas until well coated in sauce; stir in Parmesan cheese. Transfer to greased 13- x 9-inch baking dish.
  5. Bake for about 15 minutes or until shrimp are cooked through and casserole is heated through. Sprinkle with parsley; serve with lemon wedges.