ChatGPT jambalaya-style pasta

 We had a bunch of extra boring (and extra-boring) red-sauce pasta and I asked chat gpt to help me re-cook it into something more interesting.  It was great!

Sure! Here’s a recipe for a Jambalaya-Style Pasta using your already-cooked red-sauce pasta. This dish combines the bold, spicy flavors of jambalaya with the convenience of repurposing pasta.

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Jambalaya-Style Pasta

Serves: 4-6
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1/2 lb andouille sausage, sliced into coins (or substitute smoked sausage)
• 1/2 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 1/2 lb chicken breast or thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
• 1 medium onion, diced
• 1 green bell pepper, diced
• 2 celery stalks, diced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper (adjust to taste)
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 teaspoon oregano
• 1/2 cup chicken or vegetable stock
• 2 cups cooked pasta with red sauce
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• 2 green onions, sliced (for garnish)
• Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

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Instructions

1. Cook the Proteins:
   Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the sausage and cook until browned. Remove and set aside.
   In the same skillet, cook the chicken until golden and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
   Finally, add the shrimp, season lightly with salt and pepper, and cook just until pink. Remove and set aside.

2. Sauté the Vegetables:
   In the same skillet, add the onion, bell pepper, and celery. Cook for 3-4 minutes until softened. Add the garlic and cook for another 30 seconds.

3. Add Seasoning:
   Sprinkle the smoked paprika, cayenne pepper, thyme, and oregano over the vegetables. Stir well to coat.

4. Deglaze the Pan:
   Pour in the chicken stock, scraping the bottom of the pan to release any flavorful bits. Let it simmer for 2-3 minutes to reduce slightly.

5. Incorporate the Pasta:
   Add the cooked red-sauce pasta to the skillet, stirring to combine with the vegetables and stock. If the pasta is too thick, add a splash more stock to loosen it.

6. Return Proteins:
   Stir the sausage, chicken, and shrimp back into the skillet. Toss everything together and cook for 2-3 minutes until heated through.

7. Season and Serve:
   Taste and adjust seasoning with salt, pepper, or more cayenne if desired. Garnish with green onions and fresh parsley.