Pastalaya

Pastalaya

Ingredients

• 1 Tbsp vegetable oil 
• ½ lb. smoked sausage (preferably Andouille)
• 2 cloves garlic
• 1 10oz. bag frozen "seasoning mix"
• 1 15oz. can diced tomatoes
• ½ Tbsp Creole seasoning
• ½ tsp oregano 
• ½ tsp smoked paprika 
• ¼ tsp thyme 
• Freshly cracked pepper 
• 2 cups chicken broth 
• 1 cup water
• 1 lb. penne pasta 
• 2 Tbsp half & half or cream
• ½ bunch fresh parsley 
• ½ bunch green onions 

See full instructions on: budgetbytes

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STOVETOP MACARONI AND CHEESE

STOVETOP MACARONI AND CHEESE

INGREDIENTS

• 10-12 ounces shells macaroni pasta
• 1 large bunch Swiss or rainbow chard, chopped
• 1/2 lemon, juice only
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1/4 cup unsalted butter
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 2 cups milk
• 2 cups cheddar cheese, grated
• 1/2 teaspoon white pepper
• 1/2 cup Panko breadcrumbs, toasted

Full recipe on: macheesmo

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SMOKED SAUSAGE, WHITE BEAN AND VEGETABLE PASTA

SMOKED SAUSAGE, WHITE BEAN AND VEGGIE PASTA

Ingredients

• 1 (14 ounce) package (Turkey or Beef) Polska Kielbasa Sausage, diagonally cut into ¼” slices
• 2 teaspoons olive oil
• 1/4 onion, diced
• 1/2 bell pepper (any color) diced
• 6 oz bow tie pasta, cooked and drained
• 1 medium zucchini, sliced into thin rounds
• 5-10 asparagus spears, sliced into thirds
• ½ cup vegetable broth
• 2-3 tomatoes, diced
• 1-15 oz can white beans, drained and rinsed
• 2 cups baby spinach
• 1/4 cup fresh parmesan cheese
• ¼ cup toasted pine nuts

Please see full recipe on: tastesbetterfromscratch

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