Jambalaya Pasta - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/2 c. each: chopped onion, green pepper and sweet red pepper
1/3 c. chopped celery
1 Tbsp. butter or margarine
1 (14 1/2 oz.) can Italian diced or stewed tomatoes (undrained)
1 (14 1/2 oz.) can chicken broth
2/3 c. sliced fresh mushrooms
1 tsp. dried basil or thyme
3 to 4 bay leaves
1/4 tsp. garlic powder
1/4 tsp. pepper
1/8 tsp. cayenne pepper
8 oz. spiral pasta
2 c. cubed cooked chicken, turkey or pork

Preparation

In skillet, saute onion, peppers and celery in butter until tender. Stir in tomatoes, broth, mushrooms and seasonings. Bring to a boil; reduce heat. Cover and simmer for 15 to 20 minutes.