Description

Cooking is easy and clean up a snap with this one pot pasta dinner. You will be surprised at how delicious and full of flavor this dish is.

Ingredients

• 8 oz. dry small pasta, like penne or small bow tie
• 2 T. olive oil
• 1 lb. kielbasa sausage, sliced (your favorite)
• 1 onion, diced
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 red bell pepper, sliced
• 1 yellow bell pepper, sliced
• 1 zucchini, diced
• 1 pint cherry tomatoes, cut in half
• 14 oz. can diced tomatoes, with juice
• 4 c. chicken stock
• 2 T. Cajun seasoning blend
• 1/2 c. heavy cream
• 1 c. shredded Cheddar cheese
• 1/2 c. grated Parmesan cheese
• 1/4 c. fresh basil, chopped, optional
• 1/4 c. fresh parsley, chopped, optional
• 1/4 c. fresh green onion, chopped, optional

Steps

1. Pour olive oil in a large pot; cook the smoked kielbasa and onions, about 2 - 3 minutes; drain off excess fat and discard. Add the pasta, garlic, bell peppers, zucchini, cherry tomatoes, diced tomatoes, chicken stock, and Cajun seasoning.
2. Cook over medium heat; cover; bring to a boil. Lower heat; uncover; simmer until pasta has cooked through and most of the liquid has been absorbed, about 20 - 25 minutes, stirring often so that nothing sticks to the bottom.
3. Stir in the heavy cream, Cheddar and Parmesan cheeses; cook until melted through and sauce has thickened. Garnish with green onion, basil or parsley.