jambalaya pasta

Ingredients

• 1 cup finely chopped onion
• 1 cup finely chopped green pepper
• 1 cup finely chopped celery
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 can (14 1/2 oz) diced tomatoes
• 1 cup chicken broth
• 1 can (6 oz) tomato paste
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/4 - 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper ( or to taste)
• 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
• 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1/4 - 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/2 pound dried bow-tie pasta
• 12 ounces large fresh shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 1/2 pound cooked andouille sausage, or other smoked sausage, sliced
• 1 cup cubed, cooked, ham (5 - 6 oz)
• 1/4 cup snipped, fresh parsley