Pasta Jambalaya

8ouncesPenne, Mostaccioli or other medium pasta shape, uncooked
8ouncesSpinach Penne, Mostaccioli or other medium pasta shape,
uncooked 2 tbsp. margarine
6ouncesuncooked boneless chicken breast, sliced into thin strips
12shrimp (21 to 25), peeled and deveined
4ouncesthinly sliced andouille sausage
1tablespoongarlic, chopped
¼cupchopped scallions
¼cupchopped green bell peppers
¼cupchopped red bell peppers
½cupchopped onion
½cupchopped tomatoes
½teaspoonfreshly ground pepper
¼teaspooncayenne pepper
¼teaspoonthyme leaves
¼teaspoonoregano leaves
½teaspoonpaprika
1tablespoontomato paste
1cupchicken broth, skimmed of fat
2tablespoonschopped parsley

Cook pasta according to package directions; drain. Melt 2 tablespoons margarine in a large sauté pan over medium-high heat and add chicken and shrimp. When chicken and shrimp are partially cooked, add sausage, garlic, chopped vegetables, salt, black and cayenne peppers, thyme, oregano and paprika. Cook for several minutes until vegetables are partially cooked. Add tomato paste and stock. Bring to a boil and reduce until sauce is fairly thick. Remove the parsley and the two cooked pastas and mix thoroughly or pour sauce directly over the hot pasta.

Keywords

pasta, salads, picnics

 

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