Tonight I just couldn't decide what to make for supper. It's been a crazy busy last few weeks and I haven't had time to work on October's menu so I had zero ideas. So I did what every mom does when she's out of ideas on what to make for dinner. I took a mental trip through the fridge, freezer, and pantry to see what I had to work with. Then it hit me, I'd throw together something with the smoked sausage, shrimp, veggies, and pasta that I had on hand. I had also just picked up a bottle of cajun seasoning so I decided to wing it and make dinner up as I went. It was a hit with everyone.
You'll need:
- 1 (14 oz) box Whole wheat penne (well, you could really use any penne, even the gluten free kind)
- 1/4 cup butter, divided
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 4 cloves of garlic, minced
- 2 medium bell peppers, cut into 1" strips (I used one red and one green)
- 1 poblano pepper, finely chopped
- 1 cup cherry or grape tomatoes
- 1 medium zucchini, cut into bit-sized pieces
- 1 package (14 oz) smoked turkey sausage
- 1 package (44 count) medium raw Shrimp (I used peeled and deveined shrimp from Aldi)
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
- 1 tablespoon McCormick's Cajun seasoning
- 1/2 cup half and half
- 1/4 - 1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
- In a large saucepan, place pasta, 1-2 teaspoons kosher salt, and enough water to cover the pasta by about an inch or two. Cook over medium heat till pasta is al dente. Drain and set aside.
- While pasta is cooking, sautee the onions, garlic, and peppers with 2 tablespoons of the butter for 5 minutes over medium heat. Add cherry tomatoes and cook for another 3-4 minutes.
- Toss the cajun seasoning, pepper, salt, zucchini, sausage, and shrimp into the pan. Stir to combine and cook for another 5 minutes. Add the cooked pasta and remaining 2 tablespoons of butter.
- Once the butter has melted, add the half and half and 1/4 cup of shredded parmesan. Cook till "sauce" begins to thicken, then sprinkle with remaining shredded cheese, cover, and remove for heat. Serve once the cheese has melted.
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