Shelly's Recipe

JAMBASTA

Category: Pasta

Salt
1 lb penne rigate
2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil (2 turns the pan)
1/2 lb andouille sausage, casings removed and diced
2 tbsp unsalted butter
4 garlic cloves, finely chopped
1 Poblano chili, chopped
1 small red bell pepper, chopped
2 celery ribs from the heart, with greens, chopped
1 medium onion, chopped
Freshly ground black pepper
2 tbsp flour
1 cup beer (about two-thirds of a bottle)
1 cup chicken broth
1 (14.5 oz) can crushed tomatoes
2 tbsp hot sauce
2 tbsp chopped fresh thyme
1/2 lb skinless, boneless chicken breast, diced
1/2 lb medium shrimp, peeled and deveined, tails removed
1/4 cup heavy cream
2 scallions, thinly sliced

Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add salt, then add the pasta, cook until al dente and drain.

While the pasta works, heat a large, deep skillet over medium-high heat. Add the oil, 2 turns of the pan, and the sausage and brown for about 4 minutes to render the fat and crisp the sausage. Transfer the sausage to a plate with a slotted spoon.

Add the butter, garlic, chili, bell pepper, celery and onion to the skillet and cook for 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper, add the flour and cook for 2 minutes, then whisk in the beer and cook until it evaporates, about 2 minutes. Add the broth, tomatoes, hot sauce and thyme. Bring the liquid to a bubble and stir in the chicken and shrimp.

Cover and cook for 7 minutes, until the chicken is cooked and the shrimp are opaque and firm. Stir in the cream and add the pasta. Ladle up the jambasta and top with the scallions and the reserved crispy Andouille sausage. Serves 4