Pastalaya Recipe - Chili Pepper Madness

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 pound andouille sausage (sliced (or other smoked sausage))
• 1 pound boneless skinless chicken thighs (or breasts) (cut into small pieces)
• 1 medium onion (diced)
• 1 large bell pepper (diced)
• 2 jalapeno peppers (diced (optional, for extra spicy))
• 2 stalks celery (diced)
• 4 cloves garlic (minced)
• 1 pound fresh tomatoes (chopped (canned is OK - 15 ounces))
• 15 ounce can tomato sauce
• 4 cups chicken broth
• 1 pound uncooked pasta (cavatappi, penne or similar)
• 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning (I use 2 tablespoons – you can use Creole seasonings or blackening seasoning here)
• Salt and black pepper (to taste)
• ½ to 1 cup sour cream (optional, for a creamy sauce – heavy cream or cream cheese are nice swaps)
• For Garnish. Chopped green onions, parsley, red pepper flakes, hot sauce to taste. Parmesan cheese is great, too!