Cheesy Creole Pasta

From:Sandra Lee-Semi-Homemade:Feb/Mar 2009

8 c. water
1 (12 oz) package shells and cheese, Kraft (aka:Velveeta)
1 lb. smoked sausage (kielbasa), sliced 1/2 in. thick
1 c. frozen onion, bell pepper, and red bell pepper seasoning blend
1 (10 oz) can tomatoes with green chilies
1 tsp Creole seasoning

In a lg. pot, bring water to boil. Add pasta, and cook according to pkg directions. Drain pasta, and combine with included cheese sauce. In a lg. skillet, cook sausage and seasoning blend over med-high heat for 5-7 min or until sausage is browned. Add tomatoes and their juices to skillet, stirring to combine. Remove pan from heat. In lg. bowl, combine pasta, sausage mixture, and creole seasoning, stirring well to combine. Serve immediately.

*We really liked this meal. It doesn't sound like a very good combination but we loved it. Depending on how spicy you like things you might want to reduce the creole seasoning in it. I would use 1 tsp to start and then taste it to see if you want more or not.

Potato Kielbasa Skillet

From:Simple & Delicious-Nov/Dec 2008

1 lb. red potatoes, cubed
3/4 lb kielbasa, sliced
1 Tbsp olive oil
2 Tbsp cider vinegar
1/2 tsp dried thyme
4 c. fresh spinach
3 Tbsp water
1/2 c. chopped onion
2 Tbsp brown sugar
1 Tbsp dijon mustard
1/4 tsp pepper
5 bacon strips, cooked & crumbled

Place potatoes & water in microwave safe dish. Cover & microwave on high 4 min or til tender. Drain. In lg. skillet, saute kielbasa & onion in oil til onion is tender. Add potatoes, saute 3-5 min til kielbasa & potatoes are lightly browned. Combine brown sugar, vinegar, mustard, thyme, & pepper. Stir into skillet. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat, simmer, uncovered, for 2-3 min or til heated through. Add spinach & bacon. Cook & stir til spinach is wilted.