# Jambalaya Pasta Dishes This Southern-Inspired Pasta is a Menu Item at Bertucci's By Rebecca Byers | Published 2015-06-19 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jambalaya-pasta References: [bertuccis](http://www.bertuccis.com/) & [facebook](https://www.facebook.com/bertuccisbrickoven/) The Jambalaya Pasta specialty dish is a delicious and indulgent Southern-inspired menu item at Bertucci's Brick Oven restaurants. The spicy dish is a great way to celebrate Mardi Gras even if you can't make it to New Orleans, no matter what month of the year it is. The Italian-Creole fusion dish features spicy chicken, Andouille sausage, shrimp, peppers and onions that have been simmered in a Cajun broth on top of a heaping pile of fettuccine pasta. At an impressive 1020-calories, this might be a dish best ordered to share. The enticing Jambalaya pasta dish is a great change of pace and an unexpected addition to the menu. Bertucci's Brick Oven is a fast casual Italian chain with the majority of its locations situated along the American Northeastern coast. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.8/10 - Popularity: 60% | Activity: 75% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Italian-creole Fusion Cuisine:** There is an opportunity to create innovative dishes that blend Italian and Creole flavors to create unique culinary experiences. - **Spicy and Indulgent Menu Items:** Restaurants can capitalize on the popularity of spicy and indulgent dishes like Jambalaya Pasta to attract customers looking for bold flavors. - **Regional/cultural-inspired Specialties:** Creating dishes that celebrate regional and cultural flavors, like the Southern-inspired Jambalaya Pasta, can attract customers seeking authentic and diverse culinary experiences. ### Who This Affects Most - **Fast Casual Dining:** Fast casual restaurants can incorporate Italian-Creole fusion dishes like Jambalaya Pasta to diversify their menu offerings and attract a wider customer base. - **Fine Dining:** Fine dining establishments can explore the incorporation of spicy and indulgent menu items like Jambalaya Pasta to elevate their offerings and cater to customers seeking unique dining experiences. - **Restaurant Chains:** Restaurant chains can create regional and cultural-inspired specialties to differentiate themselves from competitors and attract customers looking for authentic flavors and experiences. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Hearty Mardi Gras Gumbos](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/big-easy-gumbo.md) - [Heat-and-Eat Jambalaya Dishes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tilda-cajun-jambalaya-rice.md) - [Zesty Shrimp Scampi Pastas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lemon-garlic-shrimp-scampi.md) - [Artisan-Inspired Pasta Menus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/create-your-own-pasta.md) - [Winter Pasta Promotions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pasta-palooza.md) - [Mardi Gras Catering Packs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jasons-deli-mardi-gras-package.md) - [Cajun-Style Seafood Platters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bayou-platter.md) - [Triple Shrimp Seafood Platters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cajun-shrimp-trio.md) - [Frozen Farfalle Pasta Meals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spicy-farfalle-pasta-with-italian-chicken-sausage.md)