One-Pot Pastalaya (Serves 6) Recipe - (4.3/5)

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 pound andouille sausage (or other spicy smoked sausage), cut into 1/4-inch thick rounds
• 3/4 pound boneless, skinless chicken thighs (or breasts) cut into 3/4-inch cubes
• 1 cup finely diced onion
• 3/4 cup finely diced celery
• 3/4 cup finely diced green bell pepper
• 2 cloves minced garlic
• 2 teaspoons Hungarian sweet paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
• 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
• One 28-ounce can Italian plum tomatoes (preferably San Marzano) 1 to 1 1/2 cups water
• 10 ounces dried pasta (I use penne)
• 3/4 pound peeled and deveined shrimp (I use 21/25s)
• Thinly sliced green onion, for garnish